Naiads Collection (#2)

Sirens, 1875. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Siren (La Sirena), ca 1893. Found in the Collection of Galleria Civica d Arte Moderna, Torino

Neptune and Amphitrite. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Triton and Nereid, 1892. Private Collection

Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, . Private Collection

Ulysses and the Sirens. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Allegory of the Sea. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
Allegory of the Sea. Private Collection

Neptune and Amphitrite. Artist: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Neptune and Amphitrite. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Oreads. Artist: Bourgeois, Sir Peter Francis (1756-1811)
The Oreads. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Composition with winged nymph among the reeds, 1887. Artist: Riquer Inglada, Alejandro de (1856-1920)
Composition with winged nymph among the reeds, 1887. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Neptune and Amphitrite, 1516. Artist: Gossaert, Jan (ca. 1478-1532)
Neptune and Amphitrite, 1516. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Composition with winged nymph at sunrise, 1887. Artist: Riquer Inglada, Alejandro de (1856-1920)
Composition with winged nymph at sunrise, 1887. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Siren playing music, First Half of 14th cen.. Found in the collection of Musee de l Oise, Beauvais

Playing naiads and tritons, 1899. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Playing naiads and tritons, 1899. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Ivanovo

Playing naiads and tritons, 1896-1898. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Playing naiads and tritons, 1896-1898. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite. Artist: De Matteis, Paolo (1662-1728)
Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite. Found in the collection of the Villa Margherita, Bordighera

Maenads, 1914. Artist: Ulyanov, Nikolai Pavlovich (1875-1949)
Maenads, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A Nymph by a Stream, 1869-1870. Artist: Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919)
A Nymph by a Stream, 1869-1870. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Surprised Nymph, 1861. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Surprised Nymph, 1861. Found in the collection of the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Buenos Aires

The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Italy. Rome. Fountain of the Nayades. 19th-20th centuries
Italy. Rome. Fountain of the Naiads, 1870-1888. The sculpture of the naiads are by Mario Rutelli (1859-1941), 1901. Republic Square. Detail at backlight

Birth of Adonis, Herman van Swanevelt, 1654

Birth of Adonis, Philips Galle, c. 1577 - c. 1581

Education of Adonis, Philips Galle, c. 1577 - c. 1581

Birth of Adonis, Herman van Swanevelt, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1654

Birth of Adonis, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

Hercules wrestles with Achelous, Cornelis Cort, Julius Goltzius, in or after 1563 - before 1595

River mussel shell C019 / 1322
River mussel shell. Shell of a river mussel (Entemnotrochus adansonianus). This species of freshwater bivalve mollusc is found worldwide. This specimen measures 75mm long

NAIADS by a stream

Common Hawker Dragonfly larva - shortly after shedding skin - shed skin in foreground. UK
DOW-193 Common Hawker Dragonfly larva - shortly after shedding skin - shed skin in foreground. UK Aeshna juncea Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Hawker Dragonfly larva. UK
DOW-191 Common Hawker Dragonfly larva. UK Aeshna juncea Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Naiads: Enchanting Water Nymphs of Mythology and Art" Immerse yourself in the ethereal world of naiads, as depicted by renowned artists throughout history. In Antonio Munoz Degrain's "Bathing of the Nymphs, " we witness these mystical beings gracefully indulging in their aquatic realm. Their beauty and allure are further explored in John William Waterhouse's masterpiece "Hylas and the Nymphs, " where we see Hylas captivated by their enchanting presence. The allure of sirens is also captured in various artworks such as "The Siren" and "La Sirene. " These seductive creatures, with their mesmerizing voices, lured sailors to their doom. Similarly, mermaids and sea nymphs beckon us into a world beneath the waves, as portrayed in captivating oil paintings. They were not only objects of desire but also played significant roles in mythology. They appear alongside powerful figures like Hercules fighting Geryon or Perseus receiving gifts to defeat Medusa. These water nymphs served as companions or adversaries to heroes on epic quests. Yet naiads' influence extends beyond ancient tales; they even find themselves entwined within historical events. In Captain Newcome's unfortunate encounter aboard a ship on the Equator, he experiences an unceremonious dunking into bilge water—an unexpected encounter with these mythical beings amidst his seafaring journey. From classical artistry to maritime adventures, they have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Whether through serene depictions or thrilling encounters, these water nymphs continue to fascinate us with their timeless charm and mysterious allure.