1866
tempera
panel
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Quellnymphe is a 1866 tempera by Arnold Böcklin, a German Romanticism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman standing in a lush, green landscape. She is dressed in a flowing, transparent garment that drapes elegantly around her body, with her back turned towards the viewer. In her right hand, she holds a plant with long stems and leaves, while her left arm is extended, as if she is about to place the plant in a nearby container. The woman's hair is tied back, and she wears a wreath-like accessory on her head. In the foreground, a small pool of water reflects the surrounding foliage, adding depth to the composition. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and harmony with nature. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Arnold Böcklin.
Arnold Böcklin was a Swiss Symbolist painter. His five versions of the Isle of the Dead inspired works by several late Romantic composers.
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