The Abduction of Helen

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Abduction of Helen

Marcantonio Raimondi; After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio)LinkedCulture matchlcp-cd6386d374b5

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Ancient authors, including Homer, tell us that the Roman goddess Venus promised the Trojan prince Paris that he could marry Helen, the most beautiful of mortal women, even though Helen was already married to the king of Sparta. Paris felt entitled to kidnap Helen and take her to Troy. This brutal act triggered the Trojan War. The Greeks attacked and destroyed Troy. A legend arose that Trojans fleeing their burning city founded many cities in Europe, including Rome and Venice. The sex and violence of Helen’s abduction thus gained a veneer of historical import, perfect conditions for producing a best-selling image. In this scene set on the island of Cythera (dedicated to Venus), two Trojans attempt to drag Helen onto a boat, while a Spartan grabs her sash in a futile effort to save her. The Trojan War plays out in the background. Italy

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Dated
16th century
Artist
Marcantonio Raimondi; After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio)
Department
European Art
Credit
The William M. Ladd Collection Gift of Herschel V. Jones, 1916
Medium
Engraving

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Object ID
7414
Object Type
Prints
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Creator
Marcantonio Raimondi; After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio)
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Medium
Engraving
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Department
European Art
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Credit Line
The William M. Ladd Collection Gift of Herschel V. Jones, 1916
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Date
16th century
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