Caption

Näcken, the evil spirit of the water, is a supernatural water creature in Swedish folklore who lives in rivers, rapids and lakes. He is known for playing the violin naked to lure people into ruin by drowning. Image on Swedish stamp

Date

Apr 03, 2026

Credit line

Photo12/ImageBROKER/Alf Jönsson

Reference

BRK26I99_037

Model release

No

Property release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.1Mb (15.4Mb) / 12.2in x 14.7in / 3662 x 4401 (300dpi)

Keywords

deserted nudity drown musician music instrument music folklore transport draw logistics letter stamp post water river body of water lake nature Scandinavian picture play tradition nude typical traditional stationary office supply Swedish nordic string instrument culture landscape evil person Writing paper violin document rapid supernatural make music spirit travel photography Writing utensils no one musical instrument transportation lure postal service waterfront waters See open air image custom naked characteristic stringed instrument scenery mean Human being stationery Writing supplies No People countryside People Desk Utensils nobody landscape photo uninhabited empty drowning musicians music instruments transports drawing letters stamps rivers lakes pictures playing traditions stationaries office supplies string instruments cultures landscapes persons violins documents rapids making music spirits luring images customs sceneries human drowns Logistik water body Water area open water Lake plays bare traditionally individual individuals makes music humans landscape photograph landscape shot