Danae and the infant Perseus cast out to sea by Acrisius 1543

This 1543 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, "Danae and the infant Perseus cast out to sea by Acrisius," depicts the Greek myth of Danae, condemned by her father Acrisius to be cast adrift at sea with her infant son Perseus. The artwork captures the dramatic moment of their departure, with Danae seated in a small boat, her face etched with sorrow, while Acrisius, in the background, pushes the boat away. Ghisi’s detailed and expressive lines bring to life the emotional intensity of the scene, revealing the anguish of Danae and the brutality of Acrisius’s actions.