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Poster Print : 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Breathtakingly beautiful, this Media Storehouse poster print brings the masterpiece "Danae and the Shower of Gold" by Orazio Gentileschi to your home or office. Painted in 1621-1623, this iconic oil on canvas artwork from the J. Paul Getty Museum showcases the captivating moment when Danae is bathed in gold sent from Zeus. Add this exquisite piece of art to your collection and elevate your space with its timeless beauty and intricate details.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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