Rape of Europa (c1638). Oil on canvas. 177 x 130. The Rape of Europa is a painting commissioned by Wladyslaw IV Vasa from the Italian artist Guido Reni, completed between 1637 and 1639 and showing the abduction of Europa by Zeus in the form of a bull. It was later collected by Denis Mahon, who loaned it to the National Gallery, where it is still on display.