Danae and her son Perseus, 1903

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"Danaë and Her Son Perseus" is a 1903 illustration by the renowned British artist Arthur Rackham, known for his distinctive style and contributions to the Golden Age of Illustration. This work is part of a series of illustrations that Rackham created for a publication of the Greek mythological tale of Perseus, as recounted in various ancient sources, including Ovid's "Metamorphoses." The illustration captures the moment of tender solitude shared between Danaë, the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos, and her young son Perseus, who was fathered by Zeus in the form of a golden shower.

In the myth, Danaë is imprisoned by her father in a bronze chamber or a deep dungeon to prevent a prophecy that her son would kill him. Despite the imprisonment, Zeus visits her and she conceives Perseus. Rackham's illustration poignantly depicts the isolation and the protective love of a mother for her child, set against the backdrop of their cruel fate. The artwork is characterized by Rackham's intricate line work and muted color palette, which evoke a sense of the ethereal and the otherworldly, hallmarks of his illustrative technique.

"Danaë and Her Son Perseus" not only showcases Rackham's artistic prowess but also reflects the cultural fascination with classical mythology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The illustration has been reproduced in various editions of the Perseus myth and has been appreciated for its emotional depth and technical skill. It remains an important example of Rackham's contribution to the visual interpretation of mythological narratives and continues to be studied and admired for its aesthetic qualities and storytelling power.

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