“Danaë Watching the Building of the Brazen Tower” is an oil painting by Edward Burne-Jones, created in 1872. The artwork measures 17.8 x 26 cm and belongs to the genre of mythological painting. It is currently housed at the Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US.
The artwork depicts Danaë, clad in a red robe, standing in a courtyard. She gazes intently towards an open door beyond which a group of workers is seen constructing the brazen tower. The composition incorporates elements such as a fountain with cascading water, a potted plant with delicate flowers, and architectural details like stone walls and flooring. The artist employs earthy tones and intricate detailing to evoke a sense of narrative and to immerse the viewer in this moment of mythological significance.
