Ratto d europa guido reni biography
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«Guido Reni and the Poets: Painting Through a Different Lens», in: Fragmenta: Journal of the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome 5 (2014), pp. 189–211.
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“Guido Reni, Antonio Bruni, cranium a Poetics of Response,” in Claudia Swan, ed., Tributes in front of David Freedberg: Image deed Insight (London: Harvey Moth, 2019), 381-400.
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The Rape of Europa
''The Rape of Europa'' is a renowned 17th-century painting by the Italian Baroque artist Guido Reni. This work of art depicts the mythological story of Europa, a Phoenician princess, who was abducted by Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology, who had taken the form of a white bull. The term "rape" in the title of the painting refers to the Latin ''raptus'', meaning "abduction" or "carrying away," rather than its modern connotation of sexual assault.
Guido Reni, born in 1575 in Bologna, was a prominent painter of high-Baroque style. He was known for his elegant and refined approach to painting, which often featured classical themes, harmonious compositions, and a delicate use of color. Reni's works were highly influential in his time and continued to be celebrated for their grace and clarity.
In ''The Rape of Europa'', Reni's mastery of form and composition is evident. The painting typically portrays Europa being carried off across the sea by Zeus, with her draped garments fluttering in the wind, creating a dynamic sense of movement. The expressions on the faces of Europa and the surrounding figures often reflect a mix of surprise, fear, and wonder, capturing the dramatic moment of the myth.
The exact dimensions and current location of Reni's ''The