Reclining River Nymph at the Fountain 1518

Lucas Cranach the Elder's "Reclining River Nymph at the Fountain" (1518) depicts a nude female figure lying on a red cloth amidst a verdant landscape. The nymph's relaxed pose and the idyllic setting evoke a sense of tranquility and sensuality, typical of Cranach's style. The inscription on the fountain reads "Fontis aquae mori sonam ne rumpie quiesco," which translates to "I rest by the spring, let not your sound break my sleep." The artwork's juxtaposition of natural beauty and a classical inscription reflects the Renaissance fascination with ancient mythology and the human form. It is housed in the Museum der Bildenden Kunste in Leipzig, Germany.