Narcissus (Caravaggio) - Wikipedia
WEBNarcissus is a painting by the Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, painted circa 1597–1599. It is housed in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome. The painting was originally attributed to Caravaggio by Roberto Longhi in 1916. [1]
“Narcissus” by Caravaggio – Painting of Narcissus Analysis
WEBJul 20, 2023 — The painting Narcissus (c. 1597 – 1599) by Caravaggio depicts the mythological tale of Narcissus who could not stop looking at his own reflection. It is believed that Caravaggio based it on Ovid’s iteration of the story in …
Narcissus | Painting, Artist, Caravaggio, & Facts | Britannica
WEBNarcissus, oil painting by Caravaggio (byname of Michelangelo Merisi) created between 1597 and 1599. It belongs to the early part of Caravaggio’s career, and comparatively little is known about his work at this stage.
Narcissus, 1599 by Caravaggio
WEBThe story of Narcissus comes from Greco-Roman mythology. The most popular version is from Ovid's Metamorphosis 3.5, from which Caravaggio's interpretation is taken. Legend has it that Narcissus was the preternaturally beautiful son of the nymph Leiriope and the river god Cephissus.
The meaning of 'Narcissus' by Caravaggio - The Socratic Method
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — Narcissus, the iconic painting by Italian master Caravaggio, continues to captivate viewers with its raw emotion, masterful technique, and enigmatic symbolism. On the surface, the painting depicts the mythological character Narcissus, known for his excessive self-love, gazing into a pool of water.
Narcissus | artble.com
WEBBaroque art focused on impersonal and generic works with an animated and energetic mood. The success of this art genre was promoted by the Roman Catholic Church and the aristocracy, the latter of which saw Baroque art as a means of …
Behind the Painting: Caravaggio’s Narcissus — Rhiannon Piper
WEBJan 26, 2024 — This article presents an in-depth analysis of Caravaggio's "Narcissus," a masterpiece of Baroque painting. The study involves an exploration of the work's historical background, provenance, the artist's biography, the mythological subject matter, and the symbolism inherent in the painting.
Narcissus by Caravaggio - Facts & History of the Painting
WEBCaravaggio, the Italian Baroque master artist, created the painting Narcissus between the 1597 and 1599. It is one of two known paintings by Caravaggio with Classical mythological themes. This painting portrays the story of Narcissus, a handsome young boy, as …
Narcissus, c.1599 - Caravaggio - WikiArt.org
WEBMay 8, 2021 — Narcissus is a painting by the Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, painted circa 1597–1599. It is housed in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome. The painting was originally attributed to Caravaggio by Roberto Longhi in 1916.
Narcissus by Caravaggio - The History of Art
WEBOct 14, 2023 — Housed in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome, Italy this 110 x 92 cm portrait painting portrays the Classical Greco-Roman mythological story of a handsome, vain young boy who falls in love with his own reflection. Narcissus was a proud hunter who rejected anyone who fell in love with him.
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