Who painted Jan Gossaert. Danaë?

Jan Gossaert. Danaë was painted by Jan Gossaert in 1527.

Where can I see Jan Gossaert. Danaë?

Jan Gossaert. Danaë is held by Catholic University of Leuven.

What movement is Jan Gossaert. Danaë?

Jan Gossaert. Danaë is associated with Northern Renaissance.

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Artwork

Jan Gossaert. Danaë

Jan Gossaert , 1527

Jan Gossaert. Danaë is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jan Gossaert. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the Catholic University of Leuven.

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Overview

Jan Gossaert's Danaë is a Northern Renaissance painting created around 1527. It is an oil on panel work currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Danaë, a figure from mythology, receiving a shower of gold coins while reclining on a sumptuous bed. The scene is based on the mythological tale of Danaë, who was visited by Zeus in the form of gold while imprisoned.

Technique & Style

Gossaert's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark, is notable in this work. The painting showcases the artist's skill with oil on panel and exemplifies the characteristics of Northern Renaissance art.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Gossaert

Jan Gossaert (c. 1478 – 1 October 1532) was a French-speaking painter from the Low Countries also known as Jan Mabuse (the name he adopted from his birthplace, Maubeuge) or Jennyn van Hennegouwe (Hainaut), as he called…

Museum

Catholic University of Leuven

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