The Nymphs Nereids by giulband
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Nymphs Nereids (in greek Νηρηίδες or Νηρηίδες, the singular Νηρείς) were sea nymphs,.
They were considered immortal and benevolent nature creatures, were part of the procession of the sea god Poseidon.
Comments (99)
anahata.c
Once again, you have created a reality with contradictory elements...and yet all the elements make an organic whole...These nymphs are creatures-of-the-sea, yet you portray them sitting on TOP of the water, as if they came to a shore to meet us. They are rendered in a deep silver-blue, similar to the color of the water (of the Egeo, from whence they came)---but they shine. A beautiful hue, Giuliano. We can see great fish and other sea-creatures behind them: This image is clearly underwater. Yet the image is also above water---and it looks wholly natural both ways.
You have great variety in the nymphs: Many personalities, many types of hair, many expressions. Some look bored, some look scared, some look relaxed...one woman has her head on her hand...I love the variety of hair: One woman (on the right, top) has hair made of scraps, like her hair were made of metal "shavings" (trucioli?). A wonderful variety, here.
And, though these nymphs are famous for being kind (for saving people on the sea), you portrayed them as normal young people---with many moods: some are interested, some are not, some are attentive, some are in daydreams (sognare ad occhi aperti?). I love the many expressions you captured here.
Perhaps they are "in between" jobs! I know they were in the Iliad and the Aeneid, and other legends. But maybe they're just relaxing now, "taking a break". I don't know...But I love their different expressions, as they wait for their next "call," convocazione, vocazione (I don't think that's the right word, I mean a spiritual "call," like they're being called by duty or by the gods, to help other people). A wonderful array of humanity. And your textures and deep hues make these young women ancient. Brilliantly done, Giuliano.
kenmo
What an incredible work of art....
jhayward
love this!
morganahope
wonderful scene !!!
meglamor
Beautiful color work & collage of figures!
EricBSTL
Amazing work!
Deane
Excellent composition and impressive use of colour and tone, to set the scene. Excellent work!
Artbytrenchdog
Poseidon knew what was good for him:) Good thing these girls lived naked..if they ever went shopping on his credit card he would end up a poor God. I LOVE the blue an the composition.
renmmk
quite amazing! I dont know how I missed it!