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The Rape of Europa

The Intriguing History of Titian's Masterpiece

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The Rape of Europa

By: Charles FitzRoy
Narrated by: Jeremy Clyde
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The Rape of Europa is one of Titian's great masterpieces, a work charged with eroticism and classical mystique behind which lies a tale as compelling as the painting itself. Here Charles FitzRoy weaves a unique account of its history and the painting's movement following the rise and fall of the countries in which it has been housed. The story ranges from its place at the court of King Philip II of Spain, through French revolution and English intrigue, to its final move to America, engineered by the brilliant but devious art historian Bernard Berenson. This is the tale of how Titian's masterpiece has captivated kings, nobles, artists, and lovers alike for over four centuries since its conception and continues to do so today.

©2015 Charles FitzRoy (P)2015 Audible Inc.
Art Royalty French Revolution Imperialism Middle Ages Italy
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