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Nymphs Collection (#14)

"Nymphs: Enchanting Beings of Myth and Nature" In the mystical blue Grotto on Capri, fishermen and mermaids share a secret rendezvous, where they can said to dwell

Background imageNymphs Collection: Pan and Nymph Syrinx, 1760-1765. Artist: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)

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

Background imageNymphs Collection: The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)

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

Background imageNymphs Collection: Pan pursuing Syrinx, after 1615. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)

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

Background imageNymphs Collection: Nymph and Shepherd, 1570-1575. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)

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

Background imageNymphs Collection: Apollo pursuing Daphne (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Artist: Domenichino (1581-1641)

Apollo pursuing Daphne (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Artist: Domenichino (1581-1641)
Apollo pursuing Daphne (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageNymphs Collection: Satyr and Nymph. Artist: Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602)

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

Background imageNymphs Collection: The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, 1630. Artist: Poelenburgh, Cornelis, van (1594 / 95-1667)

The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, 1630. Artist: Poelenburgh, Cornelis, van (1594 / 95-1667)
The Goddess Calypso rescues Ulysses, 1630. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

Background imageNymphs Collection: Three-part song, The flocks shall leave the mountains

Three-part song, The flocks shall leave the mountains
Sheet music, three-part song (trio) in C minor for Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus, The flocks shall leave the mountains, the woods the turtle dove, the nymphs forsake the fountains

Background imageNymphs Collection: Fete Champetre at Ashcombe House

Fete Champetre at Ashcombe House
Page showing a number of photographs from the Fete Champetre at Ashcome House, home of Cecil Beaton house in Wiltshire. Date: 1937

Background imageNymphs Collection: Nymphs frolicking

Nymphs frolicking by a pool. Date: circa 1913

Background imageNymphs Collection: Clock - Three Graces by E M Flaconet - Marble and Bronze

Clock - Three Graces by E M Flaconet - Marble and Bronze
The Three Graces by Etienne-Maurice Flaconet (1716-1791) from circa 1770 a clock made from white marble and gilt bronze Date: circa 1770

Background imageNymphs Collection: A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs by Jan Tilens (1

A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs by Jan Tilens (1
Jan Tilens (1589-1630). Flemish painter. A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Background imageNymphs Collection: Basin with reliefs of a marine procession (Thiasos). Rome. I

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

Background imageNymphs Collection: Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Greece

Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Greece
Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Built around the year 160. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece

Background imageNymphs Collection: Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Doric column. Greec

Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Doric column. Greec
Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Built around the year 160. Doric column. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece

Background imageNymphs Collection: Mosaic depicting Hylas and the Nymphs

Mosaic depicting Hylas and the Nymphs, dated between the late 2nd century B.C. and early Imperial Period. Tor Bella Monaca. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome

Background imageNymphs Collection: Roman art. Fountain dedicated to the Nymphas. 2nd century A

Roman art. Fountain dedicated to the Nymphas. 2nd century A.C.. Butrint. Albania

Background imageNymphs Collection: Music cover, Nymphs of the Sea

Music cover, Nymphs of the Sea, waltz by J Rowland, dedicated to Viscountess Galway. Played at Serlby Hall in celebration of the 35th wedding anniversary of George Edmund Milnes Monckton-Arundell

Background imageNymphs Collection: Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow - Elspeth Phelps

Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow - Elspeth Phelps
Sheila Chisholm, Lady Loughborough, later Lady Milbanke, pictured on the front cover of The Sketch wearing her costume for the part of Weeping Willow in the Nymphs of the Forest tableau performed at

Background imageNymphs Collection: Lillah McCarthy in Elspeth Phelps -Nymphs of Forest tableau

Lillah McCarthy in Elspeth Phelps -Nymphs of Forest tableau
Actress Lillah McCarthy pictured in a dress designed by Elspeth Phelps for the Nymphs of the Forest tableau performed at the Petticoat Lane Fair at the Albert Hall in 1917

Background imageNymphs Collection: Mrs Morrison-Bell as Oak for Nymphs of Forest tableau

Mrs Morrison-Bell as Oak for Nymphs of Forest tableau
Mrs Morrison-Bell pictured wearing a gown designed by Elspeth Phelps for the Nymphs of the Forest tableau featuring a number of society women

Background imageNymphs Collection: Paris, France - Fontaine des innocents

Paris, France - Fontaine des innocents, originally called Fountain of the Nymphs. It is the oldest monumental fountain in Paris which was built to commemorate the solemn royal entry of King Henry II

Background imageNymphs Collection: Paris, France - Chateau d Eau, Jardin du Luxembourg

Paris, France - Chateau d Eau, Jardin du Luxembourg. Date: 1830

Background imageNymphs Collection: Once Upon a Time - a sketch by Claude Shepperson

Once Upon a Time - a sketch by Claude Shepperson
Two nymphs sit and watch a group of fauns and magical creatures happily play. Date: 1918

Background imageNymphs Collection: Children from Scholfield Home, Wavertree, at Conway

Children from Scholfield Home, Wavertree, at Conway
Children from the Scholfield Home, Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, play at sea nymphs on the beach on a trip to Conway in North Wales

Background imageNymphs Collection: Plate 140 Trojan Ships Changed Nymphs Berecynthia AEneae classem

Plate 140 Trojan Ships Changed Nymphs Berecynthia AEneae classem
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Les Nimphes au Bain Nymphs Bath 18th century

Les Nimphes au Bain Nymphs Bath 18th century
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Bacchus child given Mercury care Nymphs Engraving

Bacchus child given Mercury care Nymphs Engraving
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Satyr Family Pan Family Scherzi ca 1743-50

Satyr Family Pan Family Scherzi ca 1743-50
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Mercury, Delivers, Infant, Bacchus, Nymphs, Artist, Benigne Gagneraux

Drawings Prints, Print, Mercury, Delivers, Infant, Bacchus, Nymphs, Artist, Benigne Gagneraux
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mercury Delivers the Infant Bacchus to the Nymphs, Artist, Benigne Gagneraux, French, Dijon 1756-1795 Florence, Gagneraux, Benigne, 1756, 1795, 1778, 1778

Background imageNymphs Collection: Carlo Ubaldo Resisting Enchantments Armida Nymphs

Carlo Ubaldo Resisting Enchantments Armida Nymphs
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Diana Nymphs January 1 1783 Red stipple engraving

Diana Nymphs January 1 1783 Red stipple engraving
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Nymphs, dressing, Psyches hair, Story, Cupid, Psyche

Drawings Prints, Print, Nymphs, dressing, Psyches hair, Story, Cupid, Psyche
Drawings and Prints, Print, Plate 10: Nymphs dressing Psyches hair, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, The Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, Publisher, Artist

Background imageNymphs Collection: Death Procris Cephalus mournig death right surrounded

Death Procris Cephalus mournig death right surrounded
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Frieze Tritons Nymphs ca 1470-1531 Engraving

Frieze Tritons Nymphs ca 1470-1531 Engraving
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Design Fountain River Gods Nymphs 1511-74 Pen

Design Fountain River Gods Nymphs 1511-74 Pen
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Satyrs Nymphs ca 1599 Pen black ink brush washes

Satyrs Nymphs ca 1599 Pen black ink brush washes
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Jupiter Alcmene Nymphs Satyrs Frieze Medallion

Jupiter Alcmene Nymphs Satyrs Frieze Medallion
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Plate 7 Psyche attended bath nymphs background right Psyche represented again laying

Plate 7 Psyche attended bath nymphs background right Psyche represented again laying
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Design Fountain River Gods Nymphs 16th century

Design Fountain River Gods Nymphs 16th century
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Venus Honored Nymphs ca 1591 Engraving Sheet

Venus Honored Nymphs ca 1591 Engraving Sheet
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Design Fontana di Venere e Adone Reggia Caserta

Design Fontana di Venere e Adone Reggia Caserta
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Nymphs Satyr? Putti 17th century Pen brown ink

Nymphs Satyr? Putti 17th century Pen brown ink
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Youth Playing Pipe Satyr 1645-50 Brush colored oil paint

Youth Playing Pipe Satyr 1645-50 Brush colored oil paint
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Realm Venus Adam Elsheimer 1625-77 Etching

Realm Venus Adam Elsheimer 1625-77 Etching
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Venus Bathing Attended Nymphs 1535-55 Etching

Venus Bathing Attended Nymphs 1535-55 Etching
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Design Fountain Rivergods Nymphs 1511-74 Pen

Design Fountain Rivergods Nymphs 1511-74 Pen
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Background imageNymphs Collection: Nymphs Satyrs late 17th-early 18th century

Nymphs Satyrs late 17th-early 18th century
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"Nymphs: Enchanting Beings of Myth and Nature" In the mystical blue Grotto on Capri, fishermen and mermaids share a secret rendezvous, where they can said to dwell. These ethereal creatures, like Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle, captivate our imagination with their beauty and grace. From ancient folklore to artistic masterpieces such as "The Fairies (Le Villi)" or Alfons Mucha's enchanting portrayal of an elf surrounded by iris flowers, they have been a constant source of inspiration for centuries. Step behind the scenes at Theatre de L'Abri in Paris, France, and you might catch a glimpse of these elusive beings during rehearsals. Their presence adds an otherworldly charm to every performance. One cannot forget Jacques Louis David's poignant painting "The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, " depicting a bittersweet encounter between mortal and nymph. The emotions captured in this artwork remind us that even mythical beings can experience love and longing. It also find their place in everyday objects like Wedgwood Jasperware covered jugs or sculptures like Praxiteles' exquisite depiction of Hermes. These artifacts serve as reminders that belief in these magical creatures has transcended time. Water nymphs hold a special place in folklore across cultures - mysterious guardians of rivers, lakes, and oceans. They embody both tranquility and untamed power within their watery realms. "The Morning After Faun" or "The Birth of Venus" showcases how artists have celebrated the allure of nymph-like figures throughout history. Whether it is through dance or emerging from seashells with elegance unparalleled – they symbolize eternal beauty reborn again and again. However captivating they may be artistically depicted; not all encounters with nature spirits are idyllic. Massive swarms like pea aphids engulfing fields remind us that even the smallest creatures can possess a touch of nymph-like enchantment.