{"product_id":"danae-and-the-shower-of-gold-lovis-corinth","title":"Danae and the Shower of Gold - Lovis Corinth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic, expressive lithograph by Lovis Corinth depicting the mythological encounter between Danae and the golden shower of Zeus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Lovis Corinth depicts the Greek mythological figure Danae, who was imprisoned in a bronze tower by her father, King Acrisius. Zeus visited her in the form of a golden shower, resulting in the birth of Perseus. Corinth, a central figure in German art during the early twentieth century, approaches this classical subject with the raw, gestural energy characteristic of his later period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the reclining figure of Danae, rendered with loose, expressive lines that suggest movement and emotional intensity rather than anatomical precision. The golden light, represented by energetic strokes of yellow and ochre, descends upon her, creating a stark contrast against the darker, moody background. Corinth uses a combination of lithographic printing and hand-applied colour to achieve a sense of immediacy. The marks are spontaneous, reflecting his interest in the physical act of drawing and the psychological weight of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the polished, academic interpretations of this myth common in the nineteenth century, Corinth presents a more visceral and subjective experience. The figure is caught in a moment of transformation or divine encounter, with the surrounding space dissolving into abstract colour fields. This print demonstrates his ability to bridge the gap between traditional subject matter and the emerging sensibilities of German Expressionism. The work remains a clear example of his late style, where the focus shifts from descriptive detail to the communication of mood and atmosphere through colour and line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lovis Corinth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58732870861135,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58732885836111,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58732885868879,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58732885901647,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58732885934415,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58732885967183,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58732885999951,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58732886032719,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58732886065487,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58732886098255,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58732886131023,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58732886163791,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Danae-and-the-Shower-of-Gold_Poster_CompositorV1_1789028349302.jpg?v=1789029022","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/danae-and-the-shower-of-gold-lovis-corinth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}