Description
David Roxbury (American, Unknown)
In this exquisite untitled painting, artist David Roxbury once again delivers a scene steeped in enchantment, inviting the viewer into a secluded sylvan sanctuary where mythic beings and gentle creatures share a moment of repose.
At the center, a radiant white unicorn rests beside a nude maiden, her posture one of quiet intimacy. There’s a sense of trust and mutual reverence here—the kind only shared between beings who know they are part of a greater myth. Around them, the forest teems with life: a watchful owl perched on a stone, luxuriant flora creeping through cracks in carved marble, and a ring of youthful figures lounging, bathing, and playing among lily pads and statues.
One of the most striking figures lies poolside with the golden body of a fox or lioness, her torso human, her expression serene. This fusion of human and animal suggests a world not governed by our rules of biology, but rather by poetry—where forms shift and blend, where identity is fluid, and the boundary between the natural and supernatural is simply a matter of mood.
Roxbury’s palette is fresh and luminous: soft greens, blush pinks, golden ochres, and alabaster whites—all carefully layered to give depth to both the physical environment and the emotional tone. The scene feels at once still and alive, as though caught in the eternal springtime of myth. There is no rush here—only the deep exhale of a world in balance.
The architectural elements—columns, carved beasts, and stone benches—lend the painting a classical weight, anchoring the dream in something almost Romanesque. And yet the energy remains youthful, soft, and just strange enough to make you question whether you’ve stumbled into a memory or a spell.
This painting would sit comfortably in the collection of a lover of folklore, fairytales, or arcane fables. But it also speaks more broadly to those who crave escapism with heart, who appreciate craftsmanship imbued with wonder, and who understand that not all fantasies need to be explained—only experienced.
It is a visual lullaby from a parallel world. And it welcomes you to stay awhile.
