Danae
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Danae is a 1750 by Robert, Sir Strange, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a woman lying down on a bed, wrapped in a light sheet. Next to her is a small cherub with wings, holding something in one hand. The room behind them looks dark, with a window letting in dim light and a cloudy sky outside. The woman’s pose is relaxed, but the cherub’s presence adds a quiet mystery. The title *Danae* hints at a story from ancient Greek myth. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
This print on paper reproduces Robert Strange’s engraving of Titian’s painting *Danaë*, depicting the classical mythological figure Danaë. The image is derived from Titian’s original composition housed in Naples. The print captures the scene’s key elements as interpreted by Strange’s engraving technique.
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Strange, Robert, Sir (1782–1782) was an artist.
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