Danae

Princess Danae, Akrisios’ daughter, king of Argos, due to information provided by an oracle, was hidden to avoid any sexual contact. Zeus fell upon her in the form of rain and impregnated her. Perseus was born out of this union.


A princesa Danae, filha de Acrísio, rei de Argos, devido à informação prestada por um oráculo, estava escondida para evitar contactos de natureza sexual. Zeus caiu sobre ela na forma de chuva e engravidou-a. Da união nasceu Perseu.

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669)-'Danae'-oil on canvas-1636 St Petersburg-Hermitage

Antonio Allegri (Correggio) (ca 1489-1534)-'Danae'-oil on canvas-ca 1531 Roma-Galleria di Villa Borghese

Alexandre-Jacques Chantron (1842-1918)-'Danae'-oil on canvas-1891

Orazio Gentileschi (ca 1563-1639)-'Danae'-oil on canvas-1621 Cleveland (Ohio)-Museum of Art

Jan Gossaert called Mabuse (ca 1472-ca 1533)-'Danae'-oil on wood-1527 München-Alte Pinakothek