Nymphs Adorning the Statue of a Goddess (recto); River God with Three Nymphs (verso)

Q: When was "Nymphs Adorning the Statue of a Goddess (recto); River God with Three Nymphs (verso)" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

Q: Is "Nymphs Adorning the Statue of a Goddess (recto); River God with Three Nymphs (verso)" in the public domain?

Yes, Nymphs Adorning the Statue of a Goddess (recto); River God with Three Nymphs (verso) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Anonymous, Italian, Venetian, 18th century

18th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, on beige-gray laid paper

Dimensions

8-15/16 x 11-3/16 in. (22.7 x 28.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1961

Accession Number

61.130.6

Tags

NymphsGoddess

Art Historical Context

This exquisite double-sided drawing from 18th-century Venice captures the playful spirit of mythological reverie. On the recto, graceful nymphs adorn the statue of a goddess, their flowing drapery and dynamic poses evoking a ritual of devotion amid lush, imagined foliage. The verso features a river god surrounded by three nymphs, suggesting a harmonious communion with nature's watery realms. Created anonymously by an Italian Venetian artist, exemplifies the era's fascination with classical antiquity, blending fantasy and elegance in a compact 8-15/16 x 11-3/16 inches (22.7 x 28.4 cm). Execute...

Nymphs Adorning the Statue of a Goddess (recto); River God with Three Nymphs (verso)

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