The Rape of Europa
Print information
- Artwork printed by EPSON Stylus Pro 7880 (Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Vivid Magenta) on canvas.
- Limited edition prints of 100. Each artwork will be individually printed, signed, dated and numbered by the artist Vladimir Zunuzin.
Payment and delivery
- Payments by Paypal or 2Checkout.
- Free worldwide shipping with tracking. Will usually ship within 3-5 business days.
- Year created: 2014
- Medium: digital art
The Rape of Europa reimagines the classical myth through a fragmented and dreamlike lens. The central figure of Europa emerges in luminous flesh tones, draped in red, her body both vulnerable and radiant against the chaotic swirl of color and texture. The bull, Zeus in disguise, is abstracted yet present, dissolving into the surrounding turbulence as if the myth itself is slipping into memory.
The composition is layered with fractured strokes and overlapping images, giving the scene a sense of motion and distortion. Earthy browns, fiery reds, and soft blues collide, creating a disorienting yet mesmerizing atmosphere. The viewer is drawn into a shifting space where myth, history, and imagination blur.
This artwork does not merely retell the myth but questions it, transforming a tale of power and abduction into a visual storm of ambiguity. Through its layered technique and haunting imagery, the work becomes less about narrative and more about the fragility of human presence within forces beyond control.
