Die Quelle 1895

Hans Thoma’s *Die Quelle* (1895) depicts a serene woodland scene with a central female figure in a flowing red dress playing a lyre. She is surrounded by three cherubic figures, two with wings playfully dancing above, and one at her feet, playing a pipe. A nude male figure kneels by a small stream, cupping water in his hands. The idyllic landscape contrasts with the figure’s contemplative pose, adding a layer of mystery to the scene. *Die Quelle* exemplifies Thoma’s interest in symbolist themes and his talent for capturing the beauty of nature in his art.