Narcissus | Caravaggio | 1600 Size:16"x20" The tension between his strained

The tension between his strained body and their relentless pursuit captures the psychological horror of remorse and divine punishment

Thoma’s naturalistic style and muted palette lend the work a somber realism that contrasts with its fantastical subject

Schikaneder’s signature use of soft light and shadow evokes a profound sense of melancholy

Encircling Him are numerous ethereal angels

Narcissus | Caravaggio | 1600 Size:16"x20" The tension between his strained"Narcissus" is a painting by Italian Baroque master Caravaggio. It depicts the mythological figure of Narcissus, who was punished by the gods for his vanity by falling in love with his own reflection. The painting is characterized by Caravaggio's dramatic use of light and dark, with the contrasts of light and dark adding to the sense of emotional intensity in the scene. The figure of Narcissus is depicted in a highly realistic manner, with his