Danaë (finished in 1636) isn’t only one of Rembrandt’s best nude paintings but one of the greatest masterpieces of the celebrated Dutch artist. Just like the painting’s title suggests, it depicts Danaë, the mother of the ancient Greek mythological hero Perseus. The life-sized depiction of Danaë is thought to show her welcoming Zeus who came to her in the form of golden rain. In the 1770s, the painting was bought by Catherine II of Russia and has been housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg ever since.
Danaë
Artworks by Rembrandt van Rijn
Print code: FA0042
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