Rape of Europa
1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman being lifted into the air by a bull. Around them, small winged figures float or reach out. The woman’s hair and clothes swirl as she clutches the bull’s horns. The scene looks chaotic, with swirling clouds and rough lines. The bull’s powerful legs contrast with the woman’s calm face. The artist used deep shadows and bold lines to create drama. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art.
