Nereids Collection (#3)

Bacchic scene, 1626-1628. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Bacchic scene, 1626-1628. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

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

Landscape with Dancing Satyrs and Nymphs, 1646. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Landscape with Dancing Satyrs and Nymphs, 1646. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Pan and Nymph Syrinx, 1760-1765. Artist: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
Pan and Nymph Syrinx, 1760-1765. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

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

Pan pursuing Syrinx, after 1615. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
Pan pursuing Syrinx, after 1615. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Nymph and Shepherd, 1570-1575. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
Nymph and Shepherd, 1570-1575. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Satyr and Nymph. Artist: Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602)
Satyr and Nymph. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Basin with reliefs of a marine procession (Thiasos). Rome. I
Basin with reliefs depicting a procession (Thiasos) with Tritons and Nereids with weapons forged by Hephaestus for Achilles. Pentelic marble. Found in the Hospital of the Holy Spirit (Rome). 120 BC

Drawings Prints, Print, white bird, tells, Psyche, Cupids illness, rides, dolphins
Drawings and Prints, Print, Plate 16: A white bird tells Psyche of Cupids illness, as she rides dolphins on the sea accompanied by tritons and nereids

Galatea standing water-chariot pulled two dolphins
Artokoloro

Neptune and Amphitrite or Reawakening of Waters, c
XIR414671 Neptune and Amphitrite or Reawakening of Waters, c.1663 (pen & brown ink & pierre noire & red chalk & grey wash on beige paper) by Le Brun

The Arrival of Marie de Medici in Marseilles, 3rd November 1600, 1621-25 (oil on canvas)
BAL2995 The Arrival of Marie de Medici in Marseilles, 3rd November 1600, 1621-25 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 394x295 cm; Louvre, Paris

Detail of the Sirens from The Arrival of Marie de Medici in Marseilles
XIR391127 Detail of the Sirens from The Arrival of Marie de Medici in Marseilles, 3rd November 1600, 1621-25 (oil on canvas) (see 2995) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Louvre, Paris

The robbery of Europe, Jacob de Gheyn (II), c. 1592

Neptune and Amphitrite on a shell pulled by seahorses, Jan Luyken, Barent Beeck, 1691

Water Nymph Camerina, Philips Galle, 1587

Water Nymph Largia, Philips Galle, 1587

Cartouche: Atlas turns into a mountain, Abraham de Bruyn, 1584

Libya, Tripolitania, Leptis Magna, Roman forum, Detail, Head of one of Nereids
Libya - Tripolitania - Leptis Magna. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1982. Roman forum. Detail. Head of one of the Nereids

Neptune, Roman mosaic
Roman mosaic showing Neptune and a nereid. Detail from an ancient mosaic from Otricoli, Umbria, Italy, now stored in the Vatican Museums

Gossip about Fairies 37
Sabrina, a water-nymph who lives in the river Severn, plays a prominent part in Miltons Comus : she is attended by Nereids who share her love of water sports

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The Nereids, known as the sea nymphs of Greek mythology, captivate with their ethereal beauty and enchanting allure. Among them is Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle, whose graceful presence evokes a sense of tranquility amidst nature's splendor. In "The Siren" by Nikolai Pavlovich Ulyanov, we witness the mesmerizing power these mythical beings possess. Their haunting melodies beckon sailors towards treacherous waters, luring them to their doom. The painting serves as a reminder of the irresistible temptation that lies within their captivating voices. Another depiction of sirens in "La Sirene" (1896) showcases their seductive charm and alluring nature. These creatures embody both danger and desire, symbolizing the eternal struggle between reason and passion. In Poussin's masterpiece "Nymph with Satyrs, " we are transported to an idyllic scene where playful satyrs frolic alongside a beautiful nymph. This artwork captures the harmonious relationship between land and sea creatures in Greek mythology. A marble sarcophagus relief depicting Prometheus myth reveals yet another facet of Nereid lore. Here we see Prometheus bound to a rock while an empathetic Nereid offers him solace during his punishment for stealing fire from Mount Olympus. Panope's portrait painted by an unknown artist in 1862 portrays her as a serene figure surrounded by gentle waves—a testament to her connection with water elements. Her tranquil demeanor invites contemplation on life's mysteries hidden beneath its depths. An intriguing tale unfolds in "A beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the Nereids judged by Aion. " This narrative highlights not only the physical beauty possessed by these sea nymphs but also their significance within ancient Greek culture—worthy competitors even among mortal beauties like Cassiopeia herself.