Flemish School Danae Oil on Panel Painting, Late 17th–Early 18th Century
Attributed to the Flemish School, this oil on panel painting dates to the late 17th or early 18th century and depicts the mythological figure Danaë. According to Greek mythology, Danaë was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos. After learning of a prophecy that he would be killed by a grandson, Acrisius imprisoned his daughter in a bronze chamber. However, Zeus overcame these defenses, visiting Danaë in the form of a golden shower and conceiving the hero Perseus.
Art: 27 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. (69.9 x 95.3 cm.), Frame: 33 x 44 in. (83.8 x 111.8 cm.) approx
Attributed to the Flemish School, this oil on panel painting dates to the late 17th or early 18th century and depicts the mythological figure Danaë. According to Greek mythology, Danaë was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos. After learning of a prophecy that he would be killed by a grandson, Acrisius imprisoned his daughter in a bronze chamber. However, Zeus overcame these defenses, visiting Danaë in the form of a golden shower and conceiving the hero Perseus.
Art: 27 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. (69.9 x 95.3 cm.), Frame: 33 x 44 in. (83.8 x 111.8 cm.) approx
Attributed to the Flemish School, this oil on panel painting dates to the late 17th or early 18th century and depicts the mythological figure Danaë. According to Greek mythology, Danaë was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos. After learning of a prophecy that he would be killed by a grandson, Acrisius imprisoned his daughter in a bronze chamber. However, Zeus overcame these defenses, visiting Danaë in the form of a golden shower and conceiving the hero Perseus.
Art: 27 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. (69.9 x 95.3 cm.), Frame: 33 x 44 in. (83.8 x 111.8 cm.) approx
