In artworks, water is one of the elements rich in symbolism that have most inspired artists of all ages. Through the centuries, water has taken on ever-changing meanings, and has been depicted to evoke suggestions and sensations.

💦 In ancient Egypt, the Nile River was represented as an anthropomorphic figure, as it was considered the “source of the world.”

🏺 In ancient Greece, all waters had divine significance, as they were “born” of the God Ocean.

⛪ During the Middle Ages, water was associated with religion, used in the purification rite of Baptism.

🌊 In the Renaissance, water is the protagonist of profane representations and juxtaposed with subjects such as Narcissus or Botticelli’s most famous Venus.

💫 During the era of Impressionism, water is widely depicted by artists because it served them to capture the play of light in nature.