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17th Century Oil on Canvas Mythological Spanish Painting the Rape Europa, 1680

About the Item

Antique Spanish painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a mythological subject, the Rape of Europa, of good pictorial quality. Legend has it that Zeus, in love with Europa, transformed himself into a beautiful white bull to be able to approach her. The princess, once mounted on the back of the animal, was kidnapped and taken to the island of Crete. Painting of great size and impact, for antique dealers, interior decorators and collectors of ancient mythological painting. Painting that has recently undergone a conservative restoration, relined and color recovery in some small points, missing frame. It has a small tear at the top left (see photo) that can be easily restored, overall in good state of conservation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.05 in (183 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1680
  • Condition:
    Repaired: recently restored and relined (see photo), no frame. Painting that shows some signs of conservative restoration and color recovery. Wear consistent with age and use. overall in a good state of conservation.
  • Seller Location:
    Vicoforte, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 92691stDibs: LU1848332780422
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