1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
The Rape of Europe is a 1859 oil by Jozef Van Lerius, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
The painting depicts a scene of a woman in a red dress being carried away by a man on a horse, with several other figures surrounding them. The woman appears to be struggling, and the man is holding her tightly. In the background, there are mountains and a body of water. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and emotion. The woman's dress is a vibrant red, while the man's clothing is more subdued. The background is painted in softer colors, with the mountains and water blending together. This painting is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Joseph Henri François Van Lerius (23 December 1823, Boom, Antwerp – 29 February 1876, Mechelen) was a Belgian painter in the Romantic-Historical style.
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