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Danae, 1570-1572 (oil on slate)
LRI4576503 Danae, 1570-1572 (oil on slate) by Traballesi, Bartolomeo di Mariano (c.1540-85); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Danae and the golden rain In the foreground the king of Argos Acrisios following the construction site of his palace, in the background his daughter Danae, whom he imprisoned in a bronze tower because of bad presage, is seduced by Zeus changes to rain of gold. Painting by Bartolomeo di Mariano Traballesi (circa 1540-1585), 1570-1572 Florence, Palazzo Vecchio, Studiolo di Francesco I (Cabinet of work of Francois I de Medicis)); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
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© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Florentino Jail Jupiter Zeus Lathe Metamorphosis Palazzo Vecchio Rain Raining Seduction Transformation Tuscan Cinquecento Grece
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This print captures the essence of Bartolomeo di Mariano Traballesi's masterpiece, "Danae". Painted between 1570 and 1572, this oil on slate artwork is housed in the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. The image showcases Danae, a mythological character from Greek mythology, imprisoned in a bronze tower by her father King Acrisios due to a bad omen. In the foreground, we see King Acrisios overseeing the construction of his palace. However, it is Zeus who takes center stage as he seduces Danae by transforming into rain made of gold. This stunning portrayal of love and transformation beautifully captures Traballesi's mastery as an artist during the Cinquecento period. Luisa Ricciarini skillfully photographed this painting with great attention to detail and composition. The colors are vibrant and true to life while highlighting every intricate brushstroke that brings this mythological tale to life. As we gaze upon this extraordinary piece of art through Ricciarini's lens, we are transported back in time to witness not only a moment frozen in history but also experience the emotions evoked by such an enchanting story. It serves as a reminder of how art has the power to transcend time and captivate our imaginations for centuries to come.
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