Hylas and the Nymphs #4 is a painting by John William Waterhouse which was uploaded on August 22nd, 2021.
Hylas and the Nymphs #4
John William Waterhouse: Hylas and the Nymphs (1896)
Hylas and the Nymphs is an 1896 oil painting by John William Waterhouse. The painting... more
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Hylas and the Nymphs #4
Artist
John William Waterhouse
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
John William Waterhouse: Hylas and the Nymphs (1896)
Hylas and the Nymphs is an 1896 oil painting by John William Waterhouse. The painting depicts a moment from the Greek and Roman legend of the tragic youth Hylas, based on accounts by Ovid and other ancient writers, in which the enraptured Hylas is abducted by Naiads (female water nymphs) while seeking drinking water.
Hylas was the son of King Theiodamas of the Dryopians. After Hercules killed Hylas's father, Hylas became a companion of Hercules and later his lover. They both became Argonauts, accompanying Jason in his quest on his ship Argo in seeking the Golden Fleece. During the journey, Hylas was sent to find fresh water. He found a pond occupied by Naiads, and they lured Hylas into the water and he disappeared.
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August 22nd, 2021
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