A merida, a maiden in a Western painting merida in western painting Merida, the heroine of the old western, is a painter's pet. Western painting of merida. Merida is the most famous fair maiden, a fair maiden she is. Merida is a brave warrior, a witch, a hunter of evil. She is in no way a good person. merida, the maiden with the red scarf and the white cap. This is one of the most beautiful paintings of an English maiden I've seen in all my life. This is a fair maiden, but not the kind we see in the west. Merida is one of the most famous actresses of her time. A long list of painters for this fair maiden. She looks like one of them. Merida's a keeper. She's been the fairest in the land for a long time. A graceful young woman is a powerful symbol of magic. The woman is dressed for a battle, not a fair maiden. merida's body and hair is a mess. merida is the witch of death.