Curator’s note
The Rape of Helen
An elegant history painting by Guido Reni depicting Paris leading away Helen of Sparta, the event that sparked the Trojan War. Reni renders even this dramatic abduction with classical poise and refined color.
Source: Arterra 큐레이션
- Date
- 1631
- Medium
- canvas
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