Nymphs Collection (#4)

The Nymph Arethusa, 1706-1711 (Marble)
7301145 The Nymph Arethusa, 1706-1711 (Marble) by Poirier, Claude (1756-1729); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Nymph Arethusa, Marble)

Hamadryad, or Nymph of the Oak, 1707-1709 (marble)
7301137 Hamadryad, or Nymph of the Oak, 1707-1709 (marble) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hamadryad, or Nymph of the Oak, Marble)

Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Dove, 1707-1710 (marble)
7301143 Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Dove, 1707-1710 (marble) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Dove, Marble)

Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Quiver, 1707-1710 (marble)
7301138 Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Quiver, 1707-1710 (marble) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Quiver, Marble)

Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Dove, 1707-1710 (marble)
7301142 Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Dove, 1707-1710 (marble) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Nymph of the Hunt known as Nymph with a Dove, Marble)

Hamadryad, or Nymph of the Oak, 1707-1709 (marble)
7301136 Hamadryad, or Nymph of the Oak, 1707-1709 (marble) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hamadryad, or Nymph of the Oak, Marble)

A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)
651191 A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Bisson, Edouard (1856-1939); 55.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Bisson (1856-1939) Signed and dated 1901); Photo © Christie's Images

Plate 10: Nymphs dressing Psyches hair, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by... 1530-60
Plate 10: Nymphs dressing Psyches hair, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Venus and the Nymphs Lamenting the Death of Adonis, 1560-65. Creator: Luca Cambiaso
Venus and the Nymphs Lamenting the Death of Adonis, 1560-65

Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)
1254388 Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721); 75.7x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, January 31, 1857. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, from " lllustrated London News", January 31, 1857

The Wondrous Fountain, 1810. Creator: Johann Baptist Stuntz
The Wondrous Fountain, 1810

Hundreds of Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp. ) nymphs ascending a tree trunk to metmorphose, Princeton, New Jersey
Hundreds of Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp.) nymphs ascending a tree trunk to metmorphose, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. June

Nymphaeum, sculpture
6336789 Nymphaeum, sculpture by Italian School, (16th century); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy); © Mark Edward Smith

Jupiter and Thetis, 1811 (oil on canvas)
JEB4960019 Jupiter and Thetis, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Musee Granet, Aix-en-Provence

Perseus saw them dancing around the charmed tree, illustration for How Perseus slew the Gorgon from The Heroes of Greek
IL193702 Perseus saw them dancing around the charmed tree, illustration for How Perseus slew the Gorgon from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco
7225005 Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco by Angelis, Domenico de (1735-1804); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Frescoe in the vault of the Gallery of the emperor, villa Borghese)

Hylas and the Nymphs, from the group by J Gibson, RA (engraving)
5199151 Hylas and the Nymphs, from the group by J Gibson, RA (engraving) by Roffe, F. (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hylas and the Nymphs, from the group by J Gibson, RA)

Under the shade of rocks and trees were nymphs and shepherds dancing (colour litho)
3105703 Under the shade of rocks and trees were nymphs and shepherds dancing (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diana and her Nymphs (colour litho)
2792520 Diana and her Nymphs (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diana and her Nymphs)

I am not Heracles the Mighty, and I want none of your golden fruit (litho)
STC445075 I am not Heracles the Mighty, and I want none of your golden fruit (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

The painter Freidrich Konig (1847-1941) and Ida Kubelweiser a wood, c. 1910 (o / c)
FFA208777 The painter Freidrich Konig (1847-1941) and Ida Kubelweiser a wood, c.1910 (o/c) by Lenz, Maximilian (1860-1948); 100x229 cm; Private Collection

The water nymphs came to look at him, and loved him. From How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis (colour litho)
3105707 The water nymphs came to look at him, and loved him. From How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis (colour litho) by Davie

Under the shade of rocks and trees were nymphs and shepherds dancing (colour litho)
STC445089 Under the shade of rocks and trees were nymphs and shepherds dancing (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

The nymph (colour litho)
7150442 The nymph (colour litho) by Graviers, Victor Renault des (d. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nymph. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Reve - Dream - Peinture de Joan Brull (1863-1912) - c. 1905 - Oil on canvas - symbolisme - 200x141 - Museu Nacional d
FIA5400444 Reve - Dream - Peinture de Joan Brull (1863-1912) - c. 1905 - Oil on canvas - symbolisme - 200x141 - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona by Brull

Arethusa, nymph and daughter of Nereus, 1779 (engraving)
7235609 Arethusa, nymph and daughter of Nereus, 1779 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arethusa)

Perseus saw them dancing around the charmed tree (colour litho)
STC445076 Perseus saw them dancing around the charmed tree (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales)

Hyades, c. 1914 (pencil on paper)
5862572 Hyades, c.1914 (pencil on paper) by Albertis, Edoardo de (1874-1950); 67x48 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini

Nymphs and a Satyr, c. 1621 (oil on copper)
7240982 Nymphs and a Satyr, c.1621 (oil on copper) by Poelenburgh or Poelenburch, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 28x38.1 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: To the left)

Venus giving arms to Aeneas, c. 1400-1699 (oil, canvas and panel)
7240876 Venus giving arms to Aeneas, c.1400-1699 (oil, canvas and panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); 32x47.8 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Venus seated centre)

A hunting nymph (colour litho)
7150574 A hunting nymph (colour litho) by Wencker, Joseph (1848-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hunting nymph. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Nymph in a grotto (colour litho)
7150513 Nymph in a grotto (colour litho) by Benner, Jean (1836-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nymph in a grotto. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

The Hoffman, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154088 The Hoffman, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hoffman, cigar label)

Flemish tapestry. Series Vertumnus and Pomona. Vertumnus transformed into a farmer. Second tapestry in the series
7209364 Flemish tapestry. Series Vertumnus and Pomona.Vertumnus transformed into a farmer. Second tapestry in the series. Left part the transformation of Daphne

Diana and Actaeon (oil on canvas)
7088601 Diana and Actaeon (oil on canvas) by Lauri, Filippo (1623-94); 74.3x97.5 cm; Private Collection

Triton and Nereid (oil painting)
7186251 Triton and Nereid (oil painting) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triton and Nereid. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Sexualwissenschaft)

Nymph Girls, 1885 (oil on canvas)
741801 Nymph Girls, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Isaachsen, Olaf (1835-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nymfepiker); Photo © O. Vaering

Antonio Canova: A Nymph (engraving)
7168816 Antonio Canova: A Nymph (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nymph)

Dryad, tree nymph from Greek mythology (colour litho)
7150422 Dryad, tree nymph from Greek mythology (colour litho) by Morot, Aime Nicolas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dryad, tree nymph from Greek mythology)

Nymphs (colour litho)
7150418 Nymphs (colour litho) by Benner, Emmanuel (1836-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nymphs. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Fauns and nymphs at a picnic (litho)
7149286 Fauns and nymphs at a picnic (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fauns and nymphs at a picnic)

Undine playing with the waves (colour litho)
7150517 Undine playing with the waves (colour litho) by Dupuis, Pierre (1610-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Undine playing with the waves)

Callisto, nymph from Greek mythology (colour litho)
7150492 Callisto, nymph from Greek mythology (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Callisto, nymph from Greek mythology)

Water nymph (colour litho)
7185340 Water nymph (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water nymph. Illustration from Penroses Pictorial Annual 1910-11 (Percy Lund Humphries & Co Ltd)

Diane, suivie de ses nymphes, chasse dans les bois (engraving)
7179191 Diane, suivie de ses nymphes, chasse dans les bois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diane, suivie de ses nymphes, chasse dans les bois)

Flemish tapestry. Series Vertumnus and Pomona. Vertumnus transformed into a farmer. Second tapestry in the series
7209371 Flemish tapestry. Series Vertumnus and Pomona.Vertumnus transformed into a farmer. Second tapestry in the series. Right part the transformation of the nymph Myrrha

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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.