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Danae and the Shower of Gold, 1621-3 (oil on canvas)
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Danae and the Shower of Gold, 1621-3 (oil on canvas)
3077181 DanaA and the Shower of Gold, 1621-3 (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Orazio (1565-1647); 161.5x227.1 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Danae was imprisoned in an underground chamber by her father the King of Argos in an attempt to thwart the prediction of the Delphi Oracle, but Zeus king of the gods came to her as golden rain leading to the birth of their son Perseus.
); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 18257647
© J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA / Bridgeman Images
Coins Cupid Drapery Gods Golden Jupiter Metamorphoses Ovid Princess Shower Subterranean Zeus
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This print showcases the mesmerizing artwork "Danae and the Shower of Gold" by Orazio Gentileschi. Painted between 1621-3, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 161.5x227.1 cm and is housed in the prestigious J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA. The painting depicts a powerful moment from Greek mythology, where Danae, daughter of the King of Argos, finds herself imprisoned underground by her father's desperate attempt to defy a prophecy from the Delphi Oracle. However, fate intervenes as Zeus, king of the gods, transforms into golden rain that showers upon Danae leading to their son Perseus' birth. Gentileschi skillfully captures this mythological scene with intricate details and vibrant colors. The composition highlights Danae's vulnerability as she lays naked amidst drapery within her subterranean tomb-like chamber. The golden shower symbolizes both impregnation and divine intervention while Cupid hovers above them. This classical masterpiece not only reflects elements of Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses but also embodies themes such as love, power dynamics between mortals and gods, and destiny itself. As we gaze upon this remarkable print capturing Gentileschi's artistic brilliance through Fine Art Finder website (www. bridgemanimages. com), we are transported into a world where myths come alive through brushstrokes – reminding us that even in ancient tales lies timeless beauty worth preserving for generations
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