Loading

The Rape of Europa

The Fan Museum

The Fan Museum
London, United Kingdom

Small fan with tortoiseshell sticks bearing traces of silver and gold paint.

The single vellum leaf is painted on the recto with the story of Europa seduced by Jupiter, who made his approach disguised as a bull while she was gathering flowers with her attendants.
The Baroque borders painted in gold are particular noteworthy, with richly painted drapery and masks at the top.

The verso is painted entirely with scrolling ornaments in gold and silver.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: The Rape of Europa
  • Date Created: circa 1650/60
  • Location: Italian or French
  • Physical Dimensions: 18 cm
  • Type: Fan
  • Medium: Tortoiseshell, paint, vellum
The Fan Museum

Additional Items

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Interested in Natural history?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites