Zeus in de gedaante van een gouden regen bezoekt Danaë 1857 - 1914

"Zeus in de gedaante van een gouden regen bezoekt Danaë" is a black and white engraving created by the Russian artist Nikolay Semyonovich Mosolov between 1857 and 1914. The scene depicts the Greek mythological tale of Zeus's seduction of Danaë, where Zeus descends as a shower of gold. The artwork is small, measuring 197 mm in height and 252 mm in width. The composition focuses on Danaë lying on a bed, looking at Zeus transforming into gold in the background. Mosolov's engraving captures the drama and emotion of this timeless myth.