Hylas and the Water Nymphs 1630 - 1710

"Hylas and the Water Nymphs" is a black and white etching by Italian artist Pietro Santi Bartoli, dating back to the late 17th century. The scene depicts a group of water nymphs surrounding the young hero Hylas, who is being lured into the water, a reference to the Greek myth where he is abducted by nymphs. The composition features dramatic figures and a landscape with lush foliage, characteristic of Baroque-era artistic style. This etching is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.