“Water Nymph Resting” is a mythological painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, created circa 1530 in Germany during the Northern Renaissance art movement. The artwork captures a serene and idyllic scene featuring a nymph resting by a body of water.
The artwork portrays a nude female figure, the water nymph, reclined gracefully on a natural bed of dark greenery. Her posture is relaxed, with one arm propped behind her head and the other resting along her thigh. Adorned with a string of beads around her neck and a bracelet on her arm, the nymph exudes elegance and subtle sensuality. In the background, a tranquil river or lake reflects the lush landscape and distant structures, thereby creating a harmonious balance between the subject and her natural surroundings. The presence of luxuriant trees and buildings in the distance further enhances the mythical and dreamlike quality of the painting.
