Danaë (Klimt)
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| Gustav Klimt , 1907 |
| Oil on canvas |
| 77 × 83 cm |
| Dichand Collection , Vienna , Austria |
Danaë is an oil painting by Gustav Klimt from 1907. It is a representative of symbolism , has a size of 77 × 83 cm and is owned by the family of Hans Dichand .
classification
Danaë was a popular subject for many artists in the early 1900s . She was a symbol of divine love and transcendence . Many of the early depictions of Danae were erotic. Likewise, the paintings Medicine (1900–1907) and Wasserschlag (1904–1907), which come from Klimt and dealt with a different topic. The picture belongs to Klimt's golden period.
Legend
According to legend, Danaë was imprisoned in a bronze tower by her father, the king of Argos . For Zeus , the father of the gods , this was not an obstacle and he approached her in the form of a rain of gold. As a result, Danae later gave birth to her son Perseus .
description
The naked Danaë is framed by a veil of royal purple , which is embroidered with golden balls, which indicates her royal origin. She takes a fetal position. The dark veil forms a contrast to the laburnum and light skin. The picture area is dominated by a thigh. The golden rain is coming down between her thighs. The picture seems to represent the time of conception. Danaë seems innocent and at the same time lustful. Her calm face contrasts with the sensuality of her thighs and chest. Her fingers seem to be playing with her chest . Her mouth is sensually open and brings back memories of an orgasm. A black square can be seen near the crotch, which can symbolize a penis.
Detail view
Titian, 1564
Rembrandt, 1636
Gentileschi, 1612
Individual evidence
- ^ Payne, Laura. Klimt . Bath, UK: Parragon Publishing, 2004.
- ↑ Fliedl, pp. 208 and 209
- ^ Maria Sol Garcia Galland: Gustav Klimt . Rebo, Lisse, 2006, pp. 84-85. ISBN 9036618185
- ^ Godfried Fliedl: Gustav Klimt . Taschen, Cologne, 2006, pp. 208-209. ISBN 9783822851302
- ^ Danae Oil Painting by Gustav Klimt . ( klimt.com [accessed on September 28, 2018]).