Artwork
Danae
Danae is an unspecified painting by Martin Knoller. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Danaë is a 1764 painting by Martin Knoller, an Austrian-Italian artist known for blending Baroque and Rococo styles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Danaë, a figure from mythology, reclining on pillows with a calm expression, accompanied by a winged boy with a bow and arrows, likely representing Eros or Cupid.
Technique & Style
Knoller employed chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, to emphasize Danaë's form against the red curtain and shadowy background.
History & Provenance
Created under the patronage of Karl Joseph von Firmian, the Imperial Governor of Lombardy, Danaë is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Knoller (18 November 1725 – 24 July 1804) was an Austrian-Italian painter active in Italy who is remembered for his fresco work.
