The Rape of Orithyia by Boreas c. 1745

This 18th-century porcelain sculpture, *The Rape of Orithyia by Boreas*, by Manifattura Ginori depicts the Greek myth of the abduction of Orithyia, the daughter of the Athenian king, by the god of the north wind, Boreas. The sculpture is a prime example of the Italian Rococo style, characterized by its delicate ornamentation and the use of white porcelain. This piece is a powerful example of the Italian mastery of porcelain sculpture in the 18th century and is a testament to the enduring power of classical mythology in art.