Danaë
1631
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1631
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Danaë is a painting by Jacques Blanchard. It's an oil painting on canvas. The painting shows a scene from mythology. It depicts Danaë receiving Jupiter in the form of a shower of gold, which results in the birth of Perseus. This story is an interesting part of the painting. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Jacques Blanchard.