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Bit Boss with the Rape of Europa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden circular object with a central hole and a decorative border. The border consists of scrollwork and small flowers. In the center, a scene depicts a man and a bull. The man is on the left and the bull is on the right. The man is wearing a loincloth and has long hair. He is reaching up with his right hand and his left arm is around the bull's body. The bull has its head turned to the left. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 17th century
Medium
Copper alloy, gold
Culture
German or Netherlandish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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