Danaë and the Shower of Gold, by Titian (1560, c.)

Danaë, by Tiziano (1553).

Title

Danaë and the Shower of Gold, by Titian (1560, c.)

Creator

Titian, Vecellio di Gregorio (c. 1490-1576)

Date

1560, c.

Description

Danaë's maid receives a shower of gold.

Other title: Danaë

Relation

There are 5 versions by Tiziano, some without the old servant. Compare the painting also with Ar­te­mi­sia Gen­ti­le­schi's painting (1612) for the same treatment of the servant as Celestina (included amongst the files of this entry, see)

Format

Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 129,8 × 181,2 cm

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