The Rape of Deianeira
1625
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1625
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman in flowing robes dragging a man by the arm. She’s mid-motion, her hair and cloth swirling around her. The man looks back, his face twisted in pain. Behind them, a rocky shore meets a quiet sea, with another small figure standing in the distance. The title at the bottom calls it *The Rape of Deianeira*—a story from Greek myth. The artist carved deep shadows and dramatic light to make the scene feel urgent. Look up Baroque next to see how this style’s drama played out in other works.
