Sleeping Nymph watched by a satyr, Arnold Houbraken, Anonymous, 1700 - 1750
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Sleeping Nymph watched by a satyr, Arnold Houbraken, Anonymous, 1700 - 1750
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12742561
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1700 1750 Allegories Arnold Houbraken Canopy Houbraken Lamp Naked Nymph Oil Lamp Picture Robe Satyr Sleeping Spied Unconsciousness Watched Anonymous
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Sleeping Nymph watched by a satyr" we are transported to the enchanting world of myth and allegory. The image, attributed to Arnold Houbraken and an anonymous artist from the period between 1700 and 1750, depicts a scene filled with intrigue and sensuality. The focal point of the composition is a beautiful nymph peacefully sleeping under a delicate canopy. Bathed in the soft glow of an oil lamp, her naked form exudes vulnerability and innocence. Little does she know that she is being observed by a mischievous satyr hidden in the shadows. With eyes wide open, the satyr spies upon this unconscious beauty, his presence both voyeuristic and forbidden. His intent remains ambiguous; perhaps he merely revels in her ethereal beauty or harbors more sinister desires. The contrast between light and darkness adds depth to this mesmerizing artwork. The flickering flame of the oil lamp illuminates only fragments of their surroundings while leaving much to our imagination. As viewers, we find ourselves drawn into this clandestine moment frozen in time. Quint Lox's masterful capture allows us to contemplate themes such as desire, temptation, secrecy, and vulnerability within this mythical realm. This print serves as a reminder that even within art from centuries past lies timeless allure – an invitation for introspection on human nature itself.
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