Jacob MathamDutch, 1571–1631Danaë Receiving the Golden Rain
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Where is “Danaë Receiving the Golden Rain” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Source
- The museum
About the work
The young princess Danaë was locked in a bronze tower by her father, the king of Argos, to keep out suitors because an oracle had foretold that the king would be killed by his daughter's son. The Roman god Jupiter cleverly visited Danaë in the form of a golden shower, leaving her pregnant. Despite the king's efforts, fate prevails; his daughter gives birth to a boy, Perseus, who would accidentally slay his grandfather with a discus.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- P.725
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Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
