John Gibson (1790-1866) Hylas Surprised by the Naiades (1827-c36) front left
source Tate #Britain, December 2012
credit ketrin1407 January 2013
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Hylas (Ancient Greek Ὕλας Hýlas) is a handsome young man from the Argonaut saga in #Greek #mythology. He also became famous as an art motif, with his abduction by female water spirits being particularly popular. #elzeverista #art