Jupiter en Danaë 1704

This 1704 etching by Gaspard Duchange, titled "Jupiter en Danaë", depicts the mythological story of the Greek goddess Danaë, who is visited by the god Jupiter in the form of a shower of gold. The scene is set in a luxurious bedroom, with Danaë reclining on a bed, her drapery being lifted by a winged cupid. The etching highlights the contrasting figures of Danaë, a reclining nude, and Jupiter, who is a shower of gold raining down from the sky, creating a dramatic composition. The work is a classic example of Baroque art, utilizing dramatic lighting and theatrical composition to create a captivating scene. This engraving can be found in the Rijksmuseum and is considered one of Duchange's most famous works.