The Abduction of Europa Painting Introduction:
94 * 104 cm, 1632, oil painting, Paul Getty Museum, California, USA
Background story: Europa is a beautiful princess in Greek mythology, who was hijacked to Crete by Zeus who turned into a bull. Europe comes from the name of Europa.
Appreciation: This is Rembrandt's rare mythical theme painting, depicting the moment when Zeus, who turned into a bull, abducted Europa and swam to the rough sea. The bull's face was excited, while Europa and her friends on the shore were frightened and helpless.
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