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Enchantment and peril: a baroque-style retelling of 'hylas and the nymphs' by john william waterhouse

Enchantment and peril: a baroque-style retelling of 'hylas and the nymphs' by john william waterhouse Enchantment and peril: a baroque-style retelling of 'hylas and the nymphs' by john william waterhouse

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"Hylas and the Nymphs" is a captivating oil painting by John William Waterhouse, showcasing his fascination with Greek mythology and the natural world. The painting depicts the mythical encounter of Hylas, a youth beloved by Heracles, and the nymphs who lure him into a water spring. The nymphs are portrayed as seductive and ethereal figures, while Hylas appears innocent and bewildered, caught between attraction and danger. Waterhouse's masterful use of light, shadow, and symbolism creates an atmosphere that is both serene and haunting.