Vrouwelijke personificatie van werelddeel Europa voorgesteld als vrouw in wapenrusting op stier 1720 - 1772

"Vrouwelijke personificatie van werelddeel Europa voorgesteld als vrouw in wapenrusting op stier" by Cornelis van (II) Dalen is an engraving that depicts Europe as a woman in armor riding a bull. The engraving was created between 1720 and 1772 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork illustrates the allegorical representation of Europe in the 18th century. The artwork, with its detailed depiction of the female figure in armor and the bull, is an example of the artistic style of the Baroque period. The engraving is a powerful and symbolic representation of the continent of Europe, showing its strength and resilience in the face of adversity.