Lot 391: [ Medals ]

Paulus van Vianen (1570-1613), The Rape of Europa, lead roundel, late 16th Century, on the left Jupiter as a bull carrying off Europa in the sea, her six handmaidens on the shore in the foreground; trees, buildings, hills and mountains stretch into the distance, 180mm (Weber 925; Frederiks I, 120, 64), piercings at top, some damage and repair work to the lower foreground and edge, otherwise a very fine contemporary cast with dark patina (illustrated at half actual size) Ex Morton & Eden, 18 April 2002, lot 621. :