Rape of Europa
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The image depicts a woman riding a bull, with a cherub holding a cloth above her head. The woman is dressed in a flowing robe, and the bull is adorned with a garland around its neck. In the background, there are trees and hills, with other figures visible in the distance. The scene appears to be a mythological or allegorical representation, with the woman and bull at its center. The cherub and garland add a sense of elegance and refinement to the image. For more information on this style of art, look up the artist Frey, Johannes Jakob.
