Ontvoering van Europa op rug van Jupiter in gedaante van stier 1500 - 1515

This 16th-century engraving, "Ontvoering van Europa op rug van Jupiter in gedaante van stier" by Meester IB met de vogel, depicts the abduction of Europa by Zeus, who disguised himself as a bull. Europa, a Phoenician princess, sits atop the bull, unaware of his true identity, while the landscape below suggests a scene of escape and adventure. The artist's signature, "IB," can be seen in the bottom left corner. This print is a beautiful example of Northern Renaissance engraving, with its detailed rendering and dramatic composition. It is a powerful image that has captured the imagination of viewers for centuries.