The Maiden () is a painting by the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt painted in year 1913. Currently it's stored in the National Gallery in Prague, Czech Republic. Description The abundance of the flowers in the painting symbolizes the evolution into womanhood. The painting depicts seven women that are interlacing. Each woman represents a particular life stage. The painting touches on various topics of human life, such as love, sexuality and regeneration that are depicted in cyclical shape. External links WikiArt.org References 1913 paintings Paintings by Gustav Klimt Paintings in the collection of the National Gallery Prague Oil on canvas paintings Women in art