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Jupiter and Danaë
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Jupiter and Danaë

Peter van Liesebetten · 1660 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Danaë lies on a bed and Jupiter descends in the form of golden light from a cloud upon her. An old woman, Danaë's maid, and a goat look on. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladJupiter wooing Danae
Credit lineJupiter en Danaë. 1660. Peter van Liesebetten. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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