# The Rape of Europa

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CARRACCI, Antonio](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carracci-antonio-r1fcaa15662ded8>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas

## Commentary

Antonio Carracci, the illegitimate son of Agostino was the only offspring of the three Carracci. He had a considerable reputation as an artist in his day, but after his early death was virtually forgotten, and it is only recently that his work has been reconsidered.

## Related artworks

- [Landscape with Bathers](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carracci-antonio-r1fcaa15662ded8/landscape-with-bathers-rb30f4301be80cf>)
- [The Flood](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carracci-antonio-r1fcaa15662ded8/the-flood-rbe3ae3bd3f92c7>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)