Les nymphes scrupuleuses

Art Historical Context

**Les Nymphes Scrupuleuses** *Gérard Vidal after Nicolas Lavreince, 1784*Etching and engraving; Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art into the enchanting world of late 18th-century French printmaking with *Les Nymphes Scrupuleuses*The Scrupulous Nymphs"), a refined etching and engraving by Gérard Vidal, faithfully reproducing an original composition by Nicolas Lavince. Created in 1784, on the cusp of the French Revolution, this print reflects the era's fascination with classical mythology and playful femininity. The title evokes nymphs—ethereal water spirits from ancient lore—depic...