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Nymphs Collection (#17)

"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: Picture No. 11073899

Picture No. 11073899
Wild Clary / Sage with Cuckoo-spit / Froghopper nymphs

Background imageNymphs Collection: Church of Agia Marina Location at Thissio, Athens, Greece

Church of Agia Marina Location at Thissio, Athens, Greece
Church of Agia Marina (Saint Marina) Location at Thissio, Athens, Greece. Located right next to the National Observatory and opposite Pnyka Hill on the Hill of the Nymphs

Background imageNymphs Collection: Classical wooded landscape, by Glauber

Classical wooded landscape, by Glauber
Classical wooded landscape with Diana returned from the hunt at rest with her nymphs, by Johannes Glauber (called Polidoro, 1646-c.1726), with figures by Gerard de Lairesse (c.1641-1711)

Background imageNymphs Collection: Two-spotted or red spider mites, Tetranychus urticae, two immatures, on tomato leaf

Two-spotted or red spider mites, Tetranychus urticae, two immatures, on tomato leaf

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10761602

Picture No. 10761602
Cambodia - Apsaras (celestial dancer nymphs) in the Bayon, a temple in the centre of Angkor Thom, the Great Capital of the Khmer empire in Angkor

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10900309

Picture No. 10900309
Common Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) Date:

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Picture No. 10861357
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede. (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

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Picture No. 10861397
Millipede Assassin bug - Mature nymph attacking millipede (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

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Picture No. 10861358
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede. (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

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Picture No. 10861359
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10855873

Picture No. 10855873
Shield Bug / Stink Bug (Coreus marginatus ) Date:

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10855678

Picture No. 10855678
Earwigs - babies or nymphs (Forficula auricularia ) Date:

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Picture No. 10855676
Earwig - female tending to babies or nymphs (Forficula auricularia) Date:

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10855288

Picture No. 10855288
Great Green Bush-Cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) Date:

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Picture No. 10921818
Southern Hawker. newly emerged with wings fully expanded - on stem of iris - in garden pond - series 10 of 10 - North Lincolnshire, UK. (Aeshna cyanea). Date:

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10921817

Picture No. 10921817
Southern Hawker. newly emerged - close up of head and thorax - on iris stem - in garden pond - series 9 of 10 - North Lincolnshire, UK. (Aeshna cyanea). Date:

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10921816

Picture No. 10921816
Southern Hawker. newly emerged with wings expanding - on stem of iris - in garden pond - series 8 of 10 - North Lincolnshire, UK. (Aeshna cyanea). Date:

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Picture No. 10921815
Southern Hawker. emerging from nymph on stem of iris - in garden pond - series 7 of 10 - North Lincolnshire, UK. (Aeshna cyanea). Date:

Background imageNymphs Collection: Picture No. 10901786

Picture No. 10901786
Four Spotted Chaser - dragonfly newly emerged from a nymth case and developing into a full grown dragonfly - June (Libellula quadrimaculata). Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England. Date:

Background imageNymphs Collection: Parent Bug (Elasmucha grisea) nymphs, clustered together on leaf, Norfolk, England, July

Parent Bug (Elasmucha grisea) nymphs, clustered together on leaf, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageNymphs Collection: False March Brown Mayfly (Ecdyonurus venosus) nymph, clinging to pebble underwater, England

False March Brown Mayfly (Ecdyonurus venosus) nymph, clinging to pebble underwater, England, March (subject controlled in specialist photography tank before being returned to wild)

Background imageNymphs Collection: Large Stonefly (Perla bipinctata) nymph, clinging to pebble underwater, England

Large Stonefly (Perla bipinctata) nymph, clinging to pebble underwater, England, March (subject controlled in specialist photography tank before being returned to wild)

Background imageNymphs Collection: Sea nymphs [?]

Sea nymphs [?]. Engraving from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Page 447. Date: 1646

Background imageNymphs Collection: Packaging label for Neptune brand tobacco produced by J L Adams. Neptune holding a trident

Packaging label for Neptune brand tobacco produced by J L Adams. Neptune holding a trident, standing in his shell boat drawn by sea horses and attended by water nymphs. American c1866

Background imageNymphs Collection: Nymphs attending the winged horse, Pegasus which Bellerophon in his fight against the Chimera

Nymphs attending the winged horse, Pegasus which Bellerophon in his fight against the Chimera. Wood engraving

Background imageNymphs Collection: Nymphs Bathing / Aa [monogram Of Andrea Andreani]

Nymphs Bathing / Aa [monogram Of Andrea Andreani], Between 1500 And 1530, Printed 1605. Carpi, Ugo Da, 1480-approximately 1532, Artist, Parmigianino, 1503-1540

Background imageNymphs Collection: Froghopper (Cercopoidea sp. ) nymph in cuckoo-spit froth on heather, Powys, Wales, July

Froghopper (Cercopoidea sp. ) nymph in cuckoo-spit froth on heather, Powys, Wales, July
Froghopper (Cercopoidea sp.) nymph in cuckoo-spit froth on heather, Powys, Wales, July

Background imageNymphs Collection: Sheep Tick (Ixodes ricinus) nymph, resting on leaf, Sussex, England, June

Sheep Tick (Ixodes ricinus) nymph, resting on leaf, Sussex, England, June

Background imageNymphs Collection: Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) nymph, close-up of head, clinging to pondweed

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) nymph, close-up of head, clinging to pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, December

Background imageNymphs Collection: Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) nymph, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) nymph, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, July (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Background imageNymphs Collection: Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) nymph, clambering over pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park

Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) nymph, clambering over pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, July (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Background imageNymphs Collection: Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) nymph, clinging to submerged reed

Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) nymph, clinging to submerged reed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England

Background imageNymphs Collection: Oak Bush-cricket (Meconema thalassinum) nymph, cleaning antennae

Oak Bush-cricket (Meconema thalassinum) nymph, cleaning antennae, hiding under rose leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, June

Background imageNymphs Collection: Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) nymph, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, August

Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) nymph, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, August

Background imageNymphs Collection: Mirid Bug (Stenodema laevigata) nymph, resting on grass leaf, Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve

Mirid Bug (Stenodema laevigata) nymph, resting on grass leaf, Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve, North Kent Marshes, Thames Estuary, Kent, England, August

Background imageNymphs Collection: Treehopper bugs perched on plant stem, front view

Treehopper bugs perched on plant stem, front view

Background imageNymphs Collection: Dragonfly Larva (Odonata), close up

Dragonfly Larva (Odonata), close up

Background imageNymphs Collection: Mature Dragonfly nymph (Anisoptera) crawling up stem out of water

Mature Dragonfly nymph (Anisoptera) crawling up stem out of water

Background imageNymphs Collection: A green Dragonfly Nymph with a long narrow body

A green Dragonfly Nymph with a long narrow body

Background imageNymphs Collection: Common Green Grasshopper - nymph - UK

Common Green Grasshopper - nymph - UK
SPH-1455 Common Green Grasshopper - nymph UK Omocestus viridulus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Water Spider (Argyroneta aquatica) adult, with abdominal air bubble

Water Spider (Argyroneta aquatica) adult, with abdominal air bubble, feeding on Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) nymph, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England

Background imageNymphs Collection: Long-winged Conehead (Conocephalus discolor) female nymph, resting on dried reed

Long-winged Conehead (Conocephalus discolor) female nymph, resting on dried reed, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, June




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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.