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''Danaë'' is an oil painting by Gustav Klimt, created in 1907. An example of Symbolism, the canvas measures 77 x 83 cm, and is in the Galerie Würthle in Vienna. Danaë was a popular subject in the early 1900s for many artists; she was used as the quintessential symbol of divine love, and transcendence. While imprisoned by her father, King of Argos, in a tower of bronze, Danaë was visited by Zeus, symbolized here as the golden rain flowing between her legs. It is apparent from the subject's face that she is aroused by the golden stream. In this work, she is curled in a royal purple veil which refers to her imperial lineage. Sometime after her celestial visitation she gave birth to a son, Perseus, who is cited later in Greek mythology for slaying the Gorgon Medusa and rescuing Andromeda. Many early portrayals of Danaë were erotic; other paintings completed in similar style are Klimt's ''Medicine'' (1900–1907), and ' (1904–1907).〔Payne, Laura. ''Klimt''. Bath, UK: Parragon Publishing, 2004.〕 ==See also== * ''Danaë'' (Correggio) * ''Danaë'' (Rembrandt painting) * ''Danaë'' (Titian series) *List of paintings by Gustav Klimt 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Danaë (Klimt painting)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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