Europa and the Bull, c. 1785, Giovanni Volpato, Italian, 1733 - 1803, 10 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (26.7 x 23.5 x 18.4cm), Bisque porcelain, Italy, 18th century, This sculpture depicts the famous mythological tale in which Jupiter transforms himself into a bull to carry away the young, beautiful Europa. Cupid runs along side the bull.
Europa and the Bull, c. 1785, Giovanni Volpato, Italian, 1733 - 1803, 10 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (26.7 x 23.5 x 18.4cm), Bisque porcelain, Italy, 18th century, This sculpture depicts the famous mythological tale in which Jupiter transforms himself into a bull to carry away the young, beautiful Europa. Cupid runs along side the bull.