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The Abduction of Europa

Willem Basse

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a coastal scene with a group of figures and a ship. It depicts a landscape with three individuals near a castle on hills. A ship with sails is being prepared on the water. The figures are dressed in historical attire, with two leading another who seems distressed. The fine line work captures the details of the scene and the figures' expressions and gestures, creating a narrative atmosphere near a coastal fortress.

Artwork Details

Date
1634
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4737 × 3069 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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