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The Abduction of Europa
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The Abduction of Europa

Antonio Tempesta · 1606 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Jupiter, in the guise of an ox, abducts Europa over the sea. Europa's companions watch from the shore. Title in Latin in the lower margin.

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Credit lineRoof van Europa. 1606. Antonio Tempesta. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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