Narcissus Gazing At His Reflection — Dirck Van Baburen
Narcissus Gazing At His Reflection is an artwork by Dirck Van Baburen. 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 Gazing At His Reflection
- Artist
- Dirck Van Baburen (Dutch, c. 1595-1624)
- 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 Gazing At His Reflection
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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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