Hylas and the Nymph
Hylas and the Nymph -
Baron François Gérard (1770-1837) - Musee Baron Gerard, Bayeux
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Hylas and the Nymph - Baron François Gérard (1770-1837) - Musee Baron Gerard, Bayeux
Date: c1826
Medium: Oil on canvas
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Hylas and the Nymph is an oil on canvas painting undertaken by Baron François Gérard in about 1826 showing a story from Greek mythology.
The painting Hylas and the Nymph depicts the moment when the Greek hero Hylas is abducted by a Naiad Nymph. Hylas was an Argonaut, who had joined the crew of the Argo alongside his friend Heracles. When the Argo stopped for water in Mysia, the Naiad fell in love with the beautiful Hylas. Heracles would be abandoned by Jason when he stopped to look for his companion, but Hylas was never found by Heracles. More information about Hylas can be found here - (website opens in new window) Baron François Gérard |
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Born: 12 March, 1770; Rome
Died: 11 January, 1837 : Paris
Nationality: French
Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Painting School: Pension du Roi
Died: 11 January, 1837 : Paris
Nationality: French
Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Painting School: Pension du Roi
