The rape of Europa

The rape of Europa

Richard van Orley

1707

unspecified

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

About this work

The painting depicts a scene with several figures, including a woman in a blue dress and another in a red dress. There is also a man lying on the ground and a horse. The background features trees and a body of water. In the foreground, the woman in blue appears to be holding onto the horse's reins, while the man on the ground looks up at her. The woman in red is seated on the ground, looking away from the scene. This painting, titled "The rape of Europa," is held at the Nationalmuseum.

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