Danaë, Titian, between 1549 and 1550

Danaë (c. 1553) by titian. Titian at apsley house: following recent cleaning and conservation, three paintings – previously attributed to later followers of titian – have been revealed to be by the 16th century venetian artist himself and his studio. The paintings including the danaë will go on display in public together for the first time as part of a small exhibition opening in july 2015 at apsley house, the london home of the duke and his descendants. The three paintings, now attributed to titian and his studio, are titian’s mistress (c. 1560), a young woman holding rose garlands (c. 1550), and the danaë (c. 1553)for further information - www. English-heritage. Org. Uk. Object Type: painting. Genre: mythological painting. Date: between 1549 and 1550. Dimensions: height: 187 cm (73.6 in) ; width: 204.5 cm (80.5 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Apsley House. Series Title: Danaë. Wellington Danae