Rape of Europa

c. 1742

Nicolas Le Sueur, after Paolo Farinati

Associated Names
Nicolas Le Sueur

Artist, French, 1690 - 1764

Paolo Farinati

Artist After, Veronese, 1524 - 1606

This is a drawing of several figures and a bull in a mythical scene. The central figure is seated on top of the bull, with other figures interacting around them. Another figure is depicted flying or diving in the sky. Stylized trees and clouds are in the background, with delicate, flowing lines. The precise line work adds movement and drama to the composition. Soft tones are used to create a classical and serene atmosphere, highlighting the elegance of the figures and animals.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chiaroscuro woodcut printed in green and brown on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    block: 42.5 × 28 cm (16 3/4 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 54.7 × 38.3 cm (21 9/16 × 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.91.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc 1854 - 1888, no. 20

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); purchased 2018 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 20.

Inscriptions

In block, below image, at left: P. Farinati deli.; in block, below image, at right: Nic. LeSueur Sculp

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