The Sea Maiden 

"The Sea Maiden" by Herbert James Draper is a dramatic depiction of a sea creature, a mermaid, ensnared in a fisherman's net. The mermaid, with her golden hair and a look of distress on her face, is tangled in the dark brown netting as she struggles to free herself. The fishermen, both male and female, are depicted with a range of expressions from fear and surprise to astonishment. The composition creates a strong contrast between the light, ethereal beauty of the mermaid and the darkness of the net and the deep, choppy sea, giving the artwork a sense of both beauty and danger. Draper's meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the scene make it a captivating and immersive experience for the viewer.