The Abduction of Ganymede
The Abduction of Ganymede - Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) - Liechtenstein Princely Collection
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The Abduction of Ganymede - Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) - Liechtenstein Princely Collection
Date: 1611/12
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 207.0 x 207.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 207.0 x 207.0 cm
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Painted in 1611 and 1612 by Peter Paul Rubens, The Abduction of Ganymede is an oil on canvas painting depiction a story from Greek mythology.
Rubens, with The Abduction of Ganymede depicts Zeus, in the form of an eagle, abduction the Trojan prince Ganymede from Troy. The son of King Tros would become lover of Zeus as well as the cup-bearer of the gods, serving the gathered Greek gods and goddesses with nectar and ambrosia. More information about Ganymede can be found here - (website opens in new window) Peter Paul Rubens |
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Born: 28 June 1577; Siegen, Germany
Died: 30 May 1640; Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
Died: 30 May 1640; Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
