GENTILESCHI, Orazio
(b. 1563, Pisa, d. 1639, London)

Danaë

c. 1621
Oil on canvas, 163,5 x 228,5 cm
Museum of Art, Cleveland

This painting represents a rare exception of mythological subject in the mature period of the artist, devoted mainly to religious themes.

Danaë is frequently represented in Renaissance and Baroque painting. You can view other depictions of Danaë in the Web Gallery of Art.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 5 minutes):
Richard Strauss: Danae's Love, Danae's monologue