Hylas and the Nymphs
Hylas and the Nymphs -
John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) - Manchester Art Gallery
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Hylas and the Nymphs - John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) - Manchester Art Gallery
Date: 1896
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 132.1 x 197.5 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 132.1 x 197.5 cm
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Hylas and the Nymphs is an oil on canvas work undertaken by John William Waterhouse in 1896 depicting a tale from Greek mythology.
The painting Hylas and the Nymphs shows the moment when the Argonaut Hylas is abducted by Naiad water nymphs. Hylas was a friend of Heracles, and whilst both set out for Colchis with Jason and the Argonauts, the abduction of Hylas ultimately neither of them would complete the quest, for Heracles was left behind whilst he searched for Hylas. More information about Hylas can be found here - (website opens in new window) John William Waterhouse |
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Born: 6 April, 1849; Rome
Died: 10 February, 1917: London
Nationality: British
Art Movement: Pre-Raphaelite
Painting School: Royal Academy of Art
Died: 10 February, 1917: London
Nationality: British
Art Movement: Pre-Raphaelite
Painting School: Royal Academy of Art
