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The early 17th century in Rome saw the flourishing of the Baroque style, bringing a new dramatic intensity to painting. Orazio Gentileschi's "Danaë," an oil on canvas from around 1623, exemplifies this period's approach to classical narratives. The myth tells of Danaë, imprisoned by her father to thwart a prophecy, yet visited by Jupiter as a shower of gold. Gentileschi's method, influenced by Caravaggio, involved painting directly from models, giving the scene a striking, tangible quality. Observe the gauzy scarf, a studio prop often seen in his works. His elegant brushwork and the human gestures lend the piece a distinctive poetic grace
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·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-23690-canvas
Danaë Orazio Gentileschi
Greek myth, oil on canvas, Roman Baroque from the 17th century
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ArtistOrazio Gentileschi
CategoriaClassical art
StampaSu misura al centimetro, inchiostri certificati
Danaë on canvas
We print Danaë in the size you choose and stretch it by hand over an Italian wooden frame. The canvas is made when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
It arrives ready to hang, with nothing else to do. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 6–8 working days.
- Stretched by hand over an Italian wooden frame
- Any size you like, not just standard formats
- Ready to hang the moment it arrives
