Landscape with the Rape of Hylas (ca 1832) is an artwork by Joseph Anton Koch. 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
- Landscape with the Rape of Hylas (ca 1832)
- Artist
- Joseph Anton Koch (Austrian, 1768-1839)
- Subject collection
- Nymphs & water
The mythology behind the named subject
Hylas accompanies Heracles on the voyage of the Argonauts. While collecting water, he is drawn into a spring by nymphs; Heracles searches for him and is left behind by the ship.
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 Landscape with the Rape of Hylas (ca 1832)
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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