The abduction of Europe. Painting by artist Maria Kashpay-Goroshko, 2021

According to the author's interpretation of the ancient myth, the abducter is a powerful mystical creature. At first glance, it appears to be the white majestic creature, but this is only the appearance. The white bull carries his chosen one into the dark waters, his eye sockets are empty - there is only darkness out there. The girl's gaze is calm, she has accepted her fate. Her hand strokes the dark waters as if she is probing the new world. She is ready for the journey.