One of the most complex and puzzling piece of art, produced at the turn of the Middle Age and early Northern Renaissance, and has been considered as a forerunner of surrealism.

The work is very complicated even in its structure. It consists of three inner panels with left and right sides which can be closed. The two outer panels are creating additional painting. Internal panels represent from left to right – the Eden, the garden of earthly delight and the Hell. It is not entirely clear whether the external panels are prologue or epilogue, which depends on how they are understood – as the Creation of the world or as a Great Flood. Comprehensive interpretation is almost impossible, because the ideas, figures and images are extremely complex and their perceptions are very different and often conflicting. Explanations range from a warning for the sins up to a political message against Habsburg. Regardless of whether the observer will be able to create overall impression of the painting or just random one, it will inspire and remain in memory, especially those unusual creatures.

The work can be viewed at Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain.

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Titian painted the first series of the Danae painting when he was over fifty years old.
The painting Danae with Nursemaid describes a key moment of Danae. Danae was locked up by the king and she fears for her life after being told that her son would kill the king. Danae then becomes Zeus love interest. The father of gods, penetrates the princess Danae chambers in the form of a golden shower as well as a son named Perseus. Looking closely at the incoming golden shower, Danae gently tilts her neck towards them parting slightly her legs. She appears to be welcoming the golden shower and feeling grateful to the rain of affection. Danae most unconstrained and sexually charged self was clearly reflected in the painting Danae with Nursemaid.

The work can be viewed at Museo del Prado, Madrid.

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