Undine

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Friedrich, Baron de la Motte Fouqué's enchanting German fairy-romance 'Undine' revolves around the captivating Undine, a water sprite who develops a passionate love for Huldbrandt, a brave knight. Despite their deep affection, he abandons her for Bertalda, a sophisticated woman of the court. As fate would have it, while sailing along the majestic Danube River, Undine rises from the waters to claim her lover's life with one final, tender grasp. Marshall's masterpiece depicts Undine clinging desperately to a riverbed rock, mourning the untimely demise of her beloved Huldbrandt. During his stay in Rome from 1835 to 1837, Marshall had the opportunity to cross paths with John Gibson, an encounter that significantly influenced his artistic vision. Typically, his ideal subjects drew inspiration from modern literary works rather than classical sources.