Rape of Europa
1731
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1731
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a chaotic scene with people and winged figures. A woman lies on a big, rocky shape that looks like a bull. Others are climbing on top or reaching out. Up high, two cherubs float in the sky, holding something. The whole scene is drawn in soft pencil strokes with light shading. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and drama. The figures look busy and tangled, like they’re caught in a moment of chaos. Next, check out Baroque to see more art like this with lots of action and emotion.
