Ariadne Asleep in the Grotto

The nymph, Ariadne, lies sleeping in the Grotto at Stourhead as water cascades

below her.

 

An inscription reads 'Nymph of the Grot these sacred spring I keep; And to the murmur of these water sleep; Ah! spare my slumbers, gently tread the cave; And drink in silence or in silence lave. '

 

I took this handheld in the dim light of the Grotto so it's a little grainy, but it's a beautiful work of art in an atmospheric setting.

 

 

Done