Danae 17th-18th century

Editor: Gaspard Duchange's "Danae" presents a scene filled with classical imagery. It feels very sensual, but also distant. What’s your take on the politics of representing Danae in this way? Curator: Well, the story of Danae, impregnated by Zeus as golden rain, often served as a veiled reference to wealth and power, especially within aristocratic circles. How do you think this print functioned within that context? Editor: I see it now, it's about legitimizing power! It's interesting to consider its role in constructing narratives around wealth and status. Thanks for helping me unpack that! Curator: Of course! It’s important to remember that art doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it reflects and shapes the society that produces it.