The Rape of Europa
1734
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1734
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a scene from mythology. It depicts a moment of action and drama. The artist's use of color and composition makes the scene feel dynamic. The story is from ancient times, but the artist painted it in the 1700s, which is interesting because it shows how old stories were still popular back then. You can learn more about the technique used in this painting by looking up chiaroscuro.
