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Nymphaeum Collection

The Nymphaeum, a stunning public fountain adorned with intricate decorations, stands as a testament to the grandeur of ancient Roman cities

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Decorations Nymphaeum Public Fountain Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan

Decorations Nymphaeum Public Fountain Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan
Nymphaeum Public Fountain, Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD and was a city through 600 AD. Famous Trading Center. Most original Roman City in the Middle East

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Syria, Bosra, ruins of the ancient Roman town (a UNESCO site), ruins of Decumanus

Syria, Bosra, ruins of the ancient Roman town (a UNESCO site), ruins of Decumanus (main east-west colonnaded street) and Nymphaeum (monumental fountain)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Jordan, Amman, ruins of Roman-era Nymphaeum

Jordan, Amman, ruins of Roman-era Nymphaeum

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: The Nymphaeum in the ancient city of Jerash, believed to be founded in 331 BC by Alexander

The Nymphaeum in the ancient city of Jerash, believed to be founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Nymphaeum public fountain Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 600 AD

Nymphaeum public fountain Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 600 AD

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)

A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)
651191 A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Bisson, Edouard (1856-1939); 55.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Bisson (1856-1939) Signed and dated 1901); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Nymphaeum, sculpture

Nymphaeum, sculpture
6336789 Nymphaeum, sculpture by Italian School, (16th century); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy); © Mark Edward Smith

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Jupiter and Thetis, 1811 (oil on canvas)

Jupiter and Thetis, 1811 (oil on canvas)
JEB4960019 Jupiter and Thetis, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Musee Granet, Aix-en-Provence

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco

Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco
7225005 Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco by Angelis, Domenico de (1735-1804); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Frescoe in the vault of the Gallery of the emperor, villa Borghese)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: The nymph (colour litho)

The nymph (colour litho)
7150442 The nymph (colour litho) by Graviers, Victor Renault des (d. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nymph. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Arethusa, nymph and daughter of Nereus, 1779 (engraving)

Arethusa, nymph and daughter of Nereus, 1779 (engraving)
7235609 Arethusa, nymph and daughter of Nereus, 1779 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arethusa)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Nymphs and a Satyr, c. 1621 (oil on copper)

Nymphs and a Satyr, c. 1621 (oil on copper)
7240982 Nymphs and a Satyr, c.1621 (oil on copper) by Poelenburgh or Poelenburch, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 28x38.1 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: To the left)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Venus giving arms to Aeneas, c. 1400-1699 (oil, canvas and panel)

Venus giving arms to Aeneas, c. 1400-1699 (oil, canvas and panel)
7240876 Venus giving arms to Aeneas, c.1400-1699 (oil, canvas and panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); 32x47.8 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Venus seated centre)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Nymphs (colour litho)

Nymphs (colour litho)
7150418 Nymphs (colour litho) by Benner, Emmanuel (1836-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nymphs. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Last Days at the Seaside (engraving)

Last Days at the Seaside (engraving)
1041213 Last Days at the Seaside (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Days at the Seaside)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Open air triclinium of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (photo)

Open air triclinium of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (photo)
XIR5033 Open air triclinium of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Herculaneum, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: The Water Nymph appearing to the Shepherd (engraving)

The Water Nymph appearing to the Shepherd (engraving)
971523 The Water Nymph appearing to the Shepherd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water Nymph appearing to the Shepherd)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: An Orangery (engraving)

An Orangery (engraving)
STC172997 An Orangery (engraving) by Marot, Daniel the Elder (1663-1752); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marot was a garden architect and designer for William and Mary;)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Childrens Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House (engraving)

Childrens Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House (engraving)
1614565 Childrens Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (mosaic) (for room see 113527)

Mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (mosaic) (for room see 113527)
ALG113531 Mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite (mosaic) (for room see 113527) by Roman; Herculaneum, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: View of the Teatro dell Aqua (Water Theatre)

View of the Teatro dell Aqua (Water Theatre)
JB141861 View of the Teatro dell Aqua (Water Theatre), designed by Giacomo della Porta (1532-1602) completed by Giovanni Fontana (1540-1614) and Carlo Maderno (1556-1629) 1601 (photo)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: L Echo, painting by A Seifert (litho)

L Echo, painting by A Seifert (litho)
2798180 L Echo, painting by A Seifert (litho) by Seifert, Alfred (1850-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Echo, painting by A Seifert)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: The Ninfeo of Egeria, 1833 (etching with brown wash)

The Ninfeo of Egeria, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC379490 The Ninfeo of Egeria, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: The Villa d Este Palace and Gardens, Tivoli, Italy, c. 1600 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Villa d Este Palace and Gardens, Tivoli, Italy, c. 1600 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT217713 The Villa d Este Palace and Gardens, Tivoli, Italy, c.1600 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Septizodium, 1556. 1556. Creator: Anon

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Septizodium, 1556. 1556. Creator: Anon
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Septizodium, 1556

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Italy, Sicily, Syracuse, Grotta Del Museion located above the Greek Theatre

Italy, Sicily, Syracuse, Grotta Del Museion located above the Greek Theatre, Neapolis Archaeological Park

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Nymphaeum, Jerash, Jordan

Nymphaeum, Jerash, Jordan. The site of a settlement since the Bronze Age, the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa (Jerash) was established in the 2nd century BC and was one of the ten cities in Syria

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Fountain of Alexander Severus, Rome, Italy. Only the ruins of this fountain now remain in

Fountain of Alexander Severus, Rome, Italy. Only the ruins of this fountain now remain in the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Lazio Viterbo Vulci Excavation Italy italian country

Lazio Viterbo Vulci Excavation Italy italian country
Lazio Viterbo Vulci Excavation, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Antiquities Views of excavated baths, villas, nymphaeum, temple

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Lazio Rieti Borgo Velino S. Antonio Italy italian country

Lazio Rieti Borgo Velino S. Antonio Italy italian country
Lazio Rieti Borgo Velino S. Antonio, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval 12th c. architecture, architectural sculpture, painting, remains from the 7th and 8th centuries

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Stanza de Venti nel Teatro di Belvedere di Frascati... 1691 or after

Stanza de Venti nel Teatro di Belvedere di Frascati... 1691 or after
Stanza de Venti nel Teatro di Belvedere di Frascati con la Famosa Fontana del Monte Parnaso con Apolline et le Mvse che Svonano con Instrumenti Hidraulici a Forza d acqva

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Model of Miletus

Model of Miletus
Model of the town centre of Miletus at 200 AD.. Copy by K. Stephanowitz (1968) after the original by H. Schleif. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Greece

Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Greece
Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Built around the year 160. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Doric column. Greec

Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Doric column. Greec
Greek Art. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus. Built around the year 160. Doric column. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Greece

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Horizontal Landscape remains Nymphaeum mistakenly identified

Horizontal Landscape remains Nymphaeum mistakenly identified
Artokoloro

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Nymphaeum in Rome, Willem van Nieulandt (II), Anonymous, 1594 - 1685

Nymphaeum in Rome, Willem van Nieulandt (II), Anonymous, 1594 - 1685

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: The Villa d Este Palace and Gardens, Tivoli, from Theatrum Civitatum'

The Villa d Este Palace and Gardens, Tivoli, from Theatrum Civitatum"
XAL160150 The Villa d Este Palace and Gardens, Tivoli, from " Theatrum Civitatum", 1663 (engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Biblioteca Estense, Modena

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Panoramic view of Petra Archaeological site towards Colannanded Street

Panoramic view of Petra Archaeological site towards Colannanded Street

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Antique illustration of fountain / Nymphaeum of Villa Barbaro (Maser, Veneto, Italy)

Antique illustration of fountain / Nymphaeum of Villa Barbaro (Maser, Veneto, Italy)
Antique illustration of the fountain/ Nymphaeum of Villa Barbaro or Villa di Maser (Maser, Veneto, Italy) by the 16th century Italian architect Andrea Palladio

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Herculaneum. House of Neptune and Amphitrite mosaic, c69 AD. Nymphaeum mosaic

Herculaneum. House of Neptune and Amphitrite mosaic, c69 AD. Nymphaeum mosaic

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Italy, Sicily, Siracusa, Nymphaeum at Archaeological Park of Neapolis

Italy, Sicily, Siracusa, Nymphaeum at Archaeological Park of Neapolis
Italy - Sicily Region - Siracusa (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2005). Archaeological Park of Neapolis, Nymphaeum dedicated to the Muses

Background imageNymphaeum Collection: Turkey, Milet (Miletus), reconstruction of nymphaeum, illustration

Turkey, Milet (Miletus), reconstruction of nymphaeum, illustration
Turkey. Ancient Greek Miletus. Reconstructed city reservoir building nymphaeum. Color illustration



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The Nymphaeum, a stunning public fountain adorned with intricate decorations, stands as a testament to the grandeur of ancient Roman cities. Located in Jerash, Jordan, this architectural marvel is one of the many remnants of the prosperous Decapolis city. Similar structures can be found across the Middle East, such as in Bosra, Syria. The ruins of this UNESCO site showcase the remnants of an ancient Roman town and its Decumanus. These historical sites offer glimpses into a bygone era and transport visitors back in time. In Amman, Jordan, lies another remarkable ruin - the remains of a Roman-era Nymphaeum. Once again showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, these ruins serve as reminders of the artistic prowess that flourished during this period. Artistic representations also pay homage to nymphs throughout history. From oil paintings like "A Nymph" and "Jupiter and Thetis" to frescoes like "Triumph of Galatea, " these works capture their ethereal beauty and mythical presence. Even engravings like "Arethusa, " depicting nymphs alongside their father Nereus' daughter or oil paintings on copper like "Nymphs and Satyr, " highlight their allure through different mediums. Lastly, we have masterpieces like "Venus giving arms to Aeneas. " This artwork showcases Venus herself assisting Aeneas while emphasizing his connection with divine beings such as nymphs. Whether it's exploring ancient ruins or admiring artistic depictions from various periods, there is no denying that nymphaea have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Their enchanting presence continues to captivate us today just as they did centuries ago.