Jupiter and Danaë (1774) — Louis-Marin Bonnet
Jupiter and Danaë (1774) is an artwork by Louis-Marin Bonnet. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Jupiter and Danaë (1774)
- Artist
- Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Danaë is confined by her father after an oracle predicts that her son will kill him. Zeus reaches her as a shower of gold; she becomes the mother of the hero Perseus.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Jupiter and Danaë (1774)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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