Danae

ID: #1967 | TOP 200 | Dutch painters | Mytological

Date: 1643
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Hermitage, Sant Peterburg, Russia
Dimensions: 185 x 203

The image of Danae comes from the collection of Pierre Crozat, which has been housed in the St. Petersburg Hermitage since the 18th century. This is a life-size depiction of Danae, Perseus' mother, from Greek mythology. Rembrandt probably captured her at the moment when she was welcomed by Zeus, who fertilized her in the form of golden rain. The model for Rembrandt was his wife Saskia, whose face he later repainted into that of his lover Geertje Dircx. Danae is one of the most magnificent works of this Dutch master and reaches incredible dimensions, due to which it is said that the painting was not easy to sell.

Rembrandt painted picture Danae in 1643. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. Original size is 185 x 203. This art piece is located in Hermitage, Sant Peterburg, Russia. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter considered one of the greatest painters of all time, who particularly affected the history of art. Already during his lifetime, he achieved great renown - he painted famous contemporaries and taught dozens of outstanding painters. He often painted biblical themes (for example, Storm at Sea of ​​Galilee or observations of the Jewish community in Amsterdam). His most famous and popular work is Night Watch - the military retinue of Captain Frans Banning. The painting was named by its discoverer Sir Joshua Reynolds for its dark colour (the picture is, in fact, full of daylight). Another of his beautiful paintings is worth mentioning: Return of the Prodigal Son.