Artwork
Danae
Danae is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Antonio Bellucci. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Antonio Bellucci painted Danae in 1690, portraying the mythological moment of Zeus's shower of gold descending upon the sleeping Danaë.
Antonio Bellucci painted Danae in 1690, portraying the mythological moment of Zeus's shower of gold descending upon the sleeping Danaë. The work belongs to the mythological painting genre and was created for the Bavarian State Painting Collections, where it remains on display at the Alte Pinakothek.
The iconography centers on the divine shower of gold, symbolizing Zeus's approach to Danaë and the fulfillment of her prophetic fate. This scene draws from classical mythology, emphasizing themes of divine intervention and predestination, which align with broader mythological interpretations in Baroque art.
Technique & Style
Antonio Bellucci's Danae is a mythological painting measuring 263 cm in height and 190 cm in width. The artwork's main subject is the shower of gold, aligning with its mythological genre. It is part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and located at the Alte Pinakothek.
History & Provenance
Antonio Bellucci executed the mythological painting Danae in 1690. The work, which depicts the classical subject of the shower of gold, measures 263 cm in height and 190 cm in width. It currently resides within the Bavarian State Painting Collections, where it is housed at the Alte Pinakothek.
Overview
Danaë is a 1696 painting by Antonio Bellucci, a Venetian-trained artist known for his frescoes and mythological scenes. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Bellucci (19 February 1654 – 29 August 1726) was an Italian soldier who became a painter of the Rococo period and is best known for his work in England, Germany, and Austria.
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