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Europa and the Bull (L'enlèvement d'Europe)

Claude Lorrain

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a detailed scene featuring ships docked along a body of water with trees on either side. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of sepia and dark lines. People, animals, and cattle are visible on the shore, while ships and structures fill the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1634
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4349 × 3299 px
Public Domain
Yes
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