Narcissus And Echo — Placido Costanzi
Narcissus And Echo is an artwork by Placido Costanzi. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Narcissus And Echo
- Artist
- Placido Costanzi (Italian, 1702-1759)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Narcissus is the youth who becomes captivated by his reflection in water. Unable to possess the image he loves, he wastes away; the story is connected with the flower that bears his name.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Narcissus And Echo
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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