Danae Collection

Nude Danae by Jean Straker
A woman reclining on a bed is captured in a shaft of light. A nude study by photographer Jean Straker inspired by the painting Danae by Rembrandt which appeared in his art photography book

Danae and the Shower of Gold (colour litho)
5207830 Danae and the Shower of Gold (colour litho) by Comerre, Leon Francois (1850-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae and the Shower of Gold)

HMS Dunedin, British light cruiser
HMS Dunedin, British Danae class light cruiser. Date: 1937

Danae Cast Adrift (1903)
Danae, daughter of Acrisius king of Argos, is impregnated by Zeus : perceiving her son Perseus as a threat, papa casts them adrift in a boat, but of course they survive Date: 1903

HMS Delhi, British cruiser, Alexandria, WW2
HMS Delhi (D47), British Danae class cruiser, seen here at anchor in Alexandria, as Admiral Cunninghams flagship. Date: 1940

Inside of the building of Gorizia Posts and Telegraphs
3568641 Inside of the building of Gorizia Posts and Telegraphs by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Gorizia 1932 Date of Artwork: 1931 ca)

Danaë and the Shower of Gold. Study, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Danae and the Shower of Gold. Study, mid-late 18th century

Danaë and the Shower of Gold, 1787. Creator: Adolf Ulric Wertmüller
Danae and the Shower of Gold, 1787

Danae and the Golden Rain, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Andreas von Behn
Danae and the Golden Rain, late 17th-early 18th century

Danae and the Shower of Gold, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Danae and the Shower of Gold, c17th century

Danaë and the Shower of Gold, 1753. Creator: Jonas Hoffman
Danae and the Shower of Gold, 1753

Danaë and the Shower of Gold, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Danae and the Shower of Gold, c16th century

Golden Rain, 1907. Creator: Leon Francois Comerre
Golden Rain, 1907

Danae and the Golden Shower. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Danae and the Golden Shower

Inside of the building of Gorizia Posts and Telegraphs Gorizia Mural Painting Futurism, Avante-Garde, Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1932

Danae; painting by Titian. Museo di Capodimonte, Naples Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

[Nude Before a Mirror], ca. 1857. Creator: Attributed to Bruno Braquehais (French, 1823
[Nude Before a Mirror], ca. 1857

[Reclining Female Nude Posed as Danae], 1850s. Creator: Attributed to Bruno Braquehais
[Reclining Female Nude Posed as Danae], 1850s

Danae and the brazen Tower, 1872. Artist: Edward Burnes-Jones
Danae and the brazen Tower, 1872. Painting held at The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Oxford. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford

Danae (1907 1908) Poster
Gustav Klimt

DANAE (VAN DYCK)
Warned that his daughter's son would be the death of him, Acrisius king of Argos locks her in a tower : but Zeus, disguised as a shower of gold, fathers Perseus on her

DDE-90033260
Europe, Norway, Svalbard. Cruise ship Princess Danae moored at research station. Date: 22/01/2009

He drew her and the baby safe upon a ledge of rock, illustration for How Perseus and his Mother came to Seriphos
IL193706 He drew her and the baby safe upon a ledge of rock, illustration for How Perseus and his Mother came to Seriphos, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

The story of Perseus (colour litho)
STC312591 The story of Perseus (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

He drew her and the baby safe upon a ledge of rock (colour litho)
STC445073 He drew her and the baby safe upon a ledge of rock (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Danae, (oil on panel)
827814 Danae, (oil on panel) by Sellaer, Vincent (b.1539); 116.5x168.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae. Vincent Sellaer (b.1539). Oil on panel

Danae (engraving)
1038672 Danae (engraving) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae. Illustration for The Graphic, 28 January 1893.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Return of the Arctic Expedition to Portsmouth (engraving)
1053899 Return of the Arctic Expedition to Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Arctic Expedition to Portsmouth)

Danae among the orange trees (colour litho)
5998210 Danae among the orange trees (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae among the orange trees)

Danae and Perseus (colour litho)
5998195 Danae and Perseus (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae and Perseus)

HMS Dauntless leaving Miraflores locks, Panama Canal
HMS Dauntless, British Danae class light cruiser, leaving Miraflores locks, Panama Canal, South America. Date: 1932

Football team photo, crew of HMS Despatch, British Danae-class light cruiser, at this time stationed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Date: circa 1928

Football team photo, crew of HMS Diomede
Football team photo with dog mascot, crew of HMS Diomede, Danae class British cruiser, around this time stationed in China, Hong Kong and New Zealand. circa 1925

HMS Diomede, Danae class British cruiser, crew members standing alongside the six-gun house. Date: circa 1925

Danae (chromolitho)
975928 Danae (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Danae (engraving)
3480587 The Danae (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The Danae. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Danae and the Brazen Tower, 1872 (oil on panel)
1217574 DanAae and the Brazen Tower, 1872 (oil on panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 38x19 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Danae in Athenes temple (colour litho)
5998215 Danae in Athenes temple (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae in Athenes temple)

Danae and the Golden Rain (engraving)
3635203 Danae and the Golden Rain (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae and the Golden Rain)

The Wind-god sent a gust from the south (colour litho)
2795236 The Wind-god sent a gust from the south (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wind-god sent a gust from the south)

For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither (colour litho)
2795235 For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mlle. Lange as Danae, 1799 (oil on canvas)
653627 Portrait of Mlle. Lange as Danae, 1799 (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 60.3x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Danae (colour litho)
5998199 Danae (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae. Illustration for Perseus the Gorgon Slayer illustrated by R T Spence)

Danae longing for Perseus return (colour litho)
5998202 Danae longing for Perseus return (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae longing for Perseus return)

For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither
3082567 For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither, illustration from The Story of Greece, 1930s (colour litho) by Crane

Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving)
698811 Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Danae, 1895 (drawing)
5669734 Danae, 1895 (drawing) by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: For a collection of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers)

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"Danae: A Captivating Tale of Beauty, Mythology, and Artistic Inspiration" Step into the enchanting world of Danae, a figure that has captivated artists throughout history. From Jean Straker's provocative "Nude Danae" to the mesmerizing "Danae Cast Adrift (1903), " her allure knows no bounds. Intriguingly, even during the turmoil of World War II, the HMS Delhi, a British cruiser stationed in Alexandria, found solace in naming one of its ships after this mythical character. The connection between beauty and strength is undeniable. The poster for "Danae (1907-1908)" transports us to an era where artistry flourished. It serves as a testament to how this timeless muse continues to inspire creativity across generations. Attributed to Bruno Braquehais, "[Reclining Female Nude Posed as Danae]" captures both vulnerability and sensuality. Through his lens, he immortalizes Danae's irresistible charm. Edward Burnes-Jones' masterpiece "Danae and the brazen Tower" delves deeper into mythology. This evocative artwork explores themes of confinement and liberation with stunning intricacy. Witnessing the ethereal moment depicted in "Danae and the Shower of Gold (colour litho)" leaves us spellbound. The divine merging with mortal life unfolds before our eyes through vibrant hues and delicate brushstrokes. Pierre Louys' engraving titled "Byblis: Leda or La Louange des Bienheureuses Tenebres" intertwines various mythological narratives while paying homage to Danae's enduring legacy. It reminds us that she is not just a solitary figure but part of a rich tapestry woven by countless tales from ancient times. Charles Kingsley's vivid illustration portrays Perseus rescuing his mother from perilous waters onto a secure ledge—a poignant reminder of the protective power that Danae holds over her loved ones.