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The Rape of Europa (Reni)

Coordinates: 52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E / 52.3584167°N 4.8810833°E / 52.3584167; 4.8810833
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The Rape of Europa
ArtistGuido Reni
Year1637–1639
MediumOil on canvas
LocationNational Gallery, London
Coordinates52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E / 52.3584167°N 4.8810833°E / 52.3584167; 4.8810833
OwnerEstate of Denis Mahon

The Rape of Europa is a painting commissioned by Władysław IV Vasa from the Italian artist Guido Reni, completed between 1637 and 1639 and showing the abduction of Europa by Zeus in the form of a bull. It was later collected by Denis Mahon,[1] who loaned it to the National Gallery, to which it was presented in 2013 by the Trustees of Sir Denis Mahon's Charitable Trust through the Art Fund.[2]

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  1. ^ Finaldi, Gabriele (2011-04-28). "Sir Denis Mahon obituary". The Guardian. London.
  2. ^ Jury, Louise (19 February 2013). "£100m Baroque paintings are given to the nation... but they must be free to see". Evening Standard.

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