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Danaë
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Danaë and the Shower of Gold
Daniel Mijtens the Younger
1675 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and luminous mythological scene by Daniel Mijtens the Younger, capturing the moment Jupiter descends upon Danaë in a shower of gold.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This 1675 masterpiece by Daniel Mijtens the Younger depicts the Greek myth of Danaë. The artist expertly utilizes chiaroscuro to highlight the reclining figure as she receives Jupiter in the form of a golden rain. Anchored by rich red drapery and the dynamic movement of the attendants, this work is a superb example of late 17th-century European mythological painting.
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