Danaë and the golden rain 

This pen and wash drawing by Leonaert Bramer depicts the mythological scene of Danaë and the Golden Rain. The work shows Danaë reclining on a bed, her arms outstretched as golden coins rain down from the heavens. A shadowy figure representing Jupiter, the Roman god who transformed himself into a golden shower to impregnate Danaë, is partially visible in the upper left corner. The drawing is a study for a larger painting, and it showcases Bramer's skilled use of light and shadow to create a dramatic and evocative scene. The artist’s use of wash creates depth and texture. The drawing is now in the collection of the Städel Museum in Germany.