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Narcissus

Gabriel Weyer

1604

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Baroque

Dominant colour

Narcissus is a 1604 by Gabriel Weyer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Gabriel Weyer
When & what style?: 1604 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a lone figure bent over a pool of water, staring at their own reflection. The lines are loose and quick, with dark ink on a light background. The figure’s hair and clothes are drawn in rough, flowing strokes, and the water’s surface is barely defined—just a few wavy lines. The artist left out details like facial features, focusing instead on the pose and the idea of self-absorption. This matches the story of Narcissus, a myth about a man who falls in love with his own reflection. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.