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Danae
Orazio Gentileschi
1623
Info about Danae (1531)
- Date
1531
Danae
Correggio (Artist info)
LOCATION: Borghese Gallery
This mythological scene depicts a story from the Loves of Jove: the princess of Argo, Danae, imprisoned by her father Acrisius, who fears a prophecy stating that he will be dethroned by his own grandson, is impregnated by Jove, who reaches her by transforming himself into a golden rain. From their union, Perseus is born. The painting was only added to the Gallery in 1827 when it was purchased by Camillo Borghese.
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