Die schöne Melusine; IV. Der Eidschwur (1869) — Moritz von Schwind
Die schöne Melusine; IV. Der Eidschwur (1869) is an artwork by Moritz von Schwind. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Die schöne Melusine; IV. Der Eidschwur (1869)
- Artist
- Moritz von Schwind (German, 1804-1871)
- Subject collection
- Nymphs & water
The mythology behind the named subject
This title names a water spirit from European literary or folk traditions. Such stories often connect an enchanted woman with water and with a relationship between supernatural and human worlds. They are distinct from the nymphs of classical mythology.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Die schöne Melusine; IV. Der Eidschwur (1869)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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