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Danae
The painting depicts the mythical figure Danae, who welcomes Zeus in the form of a golden shower, symbolizing the divine conception of her son Perseus. The original model was Rembrandt's wife, Saskia, but the artist later replaced her face with that of his lover, Geertje Dircx. The painting was severely damaged in 1985 by an acid and knife attack, and its restoration process lasted 12 years.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Date of birth and death
15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669
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Natinality
Dutch
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Style
Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, masterful chiaroscuro, psychological realism
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Significant works
The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Jewish Bride, Self-portraits, The Hundred Guilder Print
Information about the work
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Year:
1643
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Theme:
baroque, mythology, divinity, conception, femininity, Greek myths
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting combines the theme of divine intervention with deep emotionality and intimacy, exploring the beauty and mystery of feminine nature through a mythical narrative.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should consider the symbolism of the myth of Danae, the significance of the golden shower as divine conception, and the context of the artist's personal relationships.See other works by this artist
Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1635
