Nimfen bij het graf van Adonis 1864 - 1870

"Nimfen bij het graf van Adonis" (Nymphs at the Tomb of Adonis) is a print created by Eugène Louis Pirodon between 1864 and 1870. The image depicts a group of nymphs mourning the death of Adonis, a figure in Greek mythology known for his beauty and his tragic end. The nymphs are depicted in a variety of poses, some weeping, some clutching their bodies in grief, and some reclining in a state of despair. The setting is a dark and somber forest, with a stone monument in the background, symbolizing Adonis's tomb. Pirodon's print captures the pathos and emotional depth of the mythological story, creating a powerful and moving scene.