Nereid Collection (#3)

Acis and Galatea (oil on canvas)
617258 Acis and Galatea (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 130.8x114.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Escape of Glaucus and Ione, with the Blind Girl Nydia, from Pompeii
CH402115 The Escape of Glaucus and Ione, with the Blind Girl Nydia, from Pompeii, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Poole, Paul Falconer (1807-79)

Galatea riding a dolphin, c. 1880 (marble) (see also 416889)
CH416888 Galatea riding a dolphin, c.1880 (marble) (see also 416889) by Ansiglione, Leopoldo (1832-94); 138.4x155 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Gods of Olympus (engraving)
1603785 The Gods of Olympus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gods of Olympus. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 December 1892)

Relief depicting nereids carried away by tritons (marble)
XIR219631 Relief depicting nereids carried away by tritons (marble) by Opstal, Gerard van (1594/1604-68); 37x85 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: nereides enlevees par de tritons; ); Flemish

Acis and Galetea Hiding from the Giant Polyphemus (oil on canvas)
PWI91024 Acis and Galetea Hiding from the Giant Polyphemus (oil on canvas) by Perrier, Francois (Bourguignon) (1590-1650); 97x133 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (mosaic) (for room see 113527)
ALG113531 Mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (mosaic) (for room see 113527) by Roman; Herculaneum, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Palette with Nereid on an Aquatic Dragon, c. 50-75 (schist)
874868 Palette with Nereid on an Aquatic Dragon, c.50-75 (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); 9.37 x11.91 x1.59 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Galatea, detail of mermen and dolphins, 1506 (fresco) (detail of 56473)
BEN108063 Galatea, detail of mermen and dolphins, 1506 (fresco) (detail of 56473) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

The Sea Nymph, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
GG80964 The Sea Nymph, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Vase, decorated with sea deities, Nevers, early 17th century
BOO74279 Vase, decorated with sea deities, Nevers, early 17th century (maiolica with polychrome painting) by French School, (17th century); height: 39 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Acis and Galatea (oil on canvas)
CTS336345 Acis and Galatea (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 213.4x248.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; Italian

Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang
STC323721 Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calypso)

Mosaic of Polyphemus and Galatea, from the Hall of the Mosaics in the Alcazar of
KW293326 Mosaic of Polyphemus and Galatea, from the Hall of the Mosaics in the Alcazar of the Christian Kings (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Cordoba

Sarcophagus showing Tritons, Nereids and Amours (marble)
1127275 Sarcophagus showing Tritons, Nereids and Amours (marble) by Roman; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: From the Church of San Francesco a Ripa, Rome.); out of copyright

Fountain of Neptune, or Fountain of the Giant, 1566 (photo)
JFS138558 Fountain of Neptune, or Fountain of the Giant, 1566 (photo) by Giambologna (1529-1608) and Tommaso Laureti (c.1530-1602); Piazza Nettuno, Bologna, Italy; eJohn Ferro Sims; Italian

The Triumph of Amphitrite (oil on canvas)
BWM160862 The Triumph of Amphitrite (oil on canvas) by Cazes, Pierre Jacques (1676-1754); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

The Triumph of Amphitrite (oil on copper)
SCP36927 The Triumph of Amphitrite (oil on copper) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 30x41 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Nereid (b / w photo)
6020570 Nereid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nereid. Illustration for British Museum, Marbles and Bronzes)

Arethusa, c. 1802 (oil on canvas)
PNH419713 Arethusa, c.1802 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 54.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arethusa was the daughter of Nereus)

Ewer, Augsburg, 1625-30 (silver gilt)
492503 Ewer, Augsburg, 1625-30 (silver gilt) by Lencker, Johannes, I (c.1570-1637); height: 34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sea-Nymph, 1881 (oil on canvas)
488085 A Sea-Nymph, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 121.3x121.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Galatea, 1880-81 (oil on canvas)
PHD366 Galatea, 1880-81 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Nereids or Three Sirens, 1887; 1899 (bronze with brown patina)
1767852 Nereids or Three Sirens, 1887; 1899 (bronze with brown patina) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 43.2x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nereids or Three Sirens. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)

The Float of Thetis, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Float of Thetis, 1616

An Allegory of Misrule, 1720-61. Creator: Johann Georg Platzer
An Allegory of Misrule, 1720-61

The Triumph of Amphitrite. Creator: Valerio Belli
The Triumph of Amphitrite

Neptune, Amphitrite and Cupid. Creator: Valerio Belli
Neptune, Amphitrite and Cupid

The Sirens, model before 1887, cast probably 1900 / 1920. Creator: Auguste Rodin
The Sirens, model before 1887, cast probably 1900/1920

At the Source (Eavesdropping Nymph). Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
At the Source (Eavesdropping Nymph). Private Collection

Play of the Nereides, 1886. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Play of the Nereides, 1886. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Galatea standing in a water-chariot pulled by two dolphins, surrounded by tritons, nereids, and putti, three of which prepare to shoot arrows from above, 1515-16

Plate 6: Thetis standing in a niche with a shell and sea creature, pouring water out of a vase, looking to her left, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Thetis and Chiron, 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Thetis and Chiron, 1543

Thetis Standing with Two Tritons. Creator: Unknown
Thetis Standing with Two Tritons. Formerly attributed to Giorgio Ghisi. After Perino del Vaga

Thetis Seated with a Triton, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Thetis Seated with a Triton, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Giorgio Ghisi. After Perino del Vaga

Plate 7: Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide, from The magnificent pageant on the Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles, 1624-75. Creator: Pierre Daret
Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles, 1624-75

Design for a Plate with Thetis on a Shell in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters, c1600

Capital, Greco-Roman Theater, Miletus, 1843. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
Capital, Greco-Roman Theater, Miletus, 1843

Mermaid, 1847. Creator: Jerichau-Baumann, Elisabeth (1819-1881)
Mermaid, 1847. Private Collection

The Tease, 1889. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
The Tease, 1889. Private Collection

The nereid on a sea beast (sea-panther), 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
The nereid on a sea beast (sea-panther), 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Fountain Design. Naiad and Putto, c. 1740. Creator: Lajoue, Jacques, de (1686-1761)
Fountain Design. Naiad and Putto, c. 1740. Found in the Collection of Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Boreas Abducting Orithyia, c. 1615. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Boreas Abducting Orithyia, c. 1615. Found in the Collection of Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Cybele and Amphitrite, 1859. Creator: Baudry, Paul Jacques Aime (1828-1886)
Cybele and Amphitrite, 1859. Private Collection

The cutter Nereid under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Nereid under sail, 1912

The cutter Nereid sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Nereid sailing close-hauled, 1912

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In the mystical world of mythology, Nereid reigns as one of the most enchanting creatures. Known as Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle, she embodies beauty and grace. Just like in Munoz Degrain's captivating artwork "Bathing of the Nymphs, " where Nereid frolics with her fellow water nymphs. The allure is further enhanced by a censer adorned with Tlaloc, the god associated with rain and fertility. This ceramic masterpiece adds an element of mysticism to her presence. Nereid's ethereal charm is reminiscent of Antonio's painting "The Siren. " With flowing locks and mesmerizing eyes, she lures sailors into a trance-like state with her enchanting song. But Nereid isn't alone in this realm; she shares it with other mythical beings such as harpies, griffins, satyrs, giants, and even seahorses. Together they create a fantastical world that sparks our imagination. Virgil's epic tale "The Death of Camilla" reveals another side to Nereids' character - their bravery. In this story filled with heroism and tragedy, these sea nymphs prove themselves to be formidable warriors alongside Triton. Pan and his beloved nymph Syrinx also find solace in Nereids' company. Ulyanov beautifully captures their tender moment amidst nature's splendor. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo transports us back in time through his intricate artwork depicting scenes from ancient Greece. His portrayal showcases how deeply rooted they are within Greek mythology. "The Siren" continues to captivate artists throughout history; its allure never fading away. Whether it be 1873 or 1896 or even earlier around 1893 when La Sirena made her appearance known once again - each rendition holds its own unique charm.