Nymphs Bathing
1635
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1635
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Nymphs Bathing is a 1635 by François de Poilly, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows three nude women by a river, sitting and standing in a wooded area. One woman leans on her hands in the water, another sits on the bank, and the third stands nearby. In the background, a man watches from a distance, and a draped figure lies on the grass. The title calls them "nymphs," but they look like ordinary women enjoying nature. The artist used shading to show curves and depth, making the scene feel real. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
Nymphs Bathing is a print on paper by François de Poilly, created in 1635. The image depicts nymphs bathing within a landscape setting. It is based on a work by Giulio Romano. The print was part of the Crozat Gallery collection.
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François de Poilly made intricate religious prints and engravings in 17th-century France.
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