Narcissus at the Fountain

Narcissus at the Fountain

Etienne Delaune

1569

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a man sitting by a fountain, looking at his reflection in the water. He is surrounded by trees and a building in the background. The image is in black and white, with lots of detailed lines. In the foreground, the man is dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and his hair is long and curly. He seems lost in thought, staring at his reflection. The fountain is decorated with leaves and flowers. The painting is an engraving from the Renaissance period. To learn more about the technique used to create this image, look up engraving.

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