Danaë
Oil On Canvas
WallArt
Baroque Symbolism
1621
163.0 x 228.0 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art
Orazio Gentileschi (1563 – 1639)
Initially Mannerist, evolving to incorporate elements of Caravaggio's naturalism. Characterized by bright colors, dramatic compositions, a lighter palette, precise detail, and an elegant, courtly style in later works.
Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Danaë
- Artist: Orazio Gentileschi
- Year: 1621
- Original dimensions: 163.0 x 228.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Cleveland Museum of Art
- Medium type: WallArt
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Purpose: Statement