Narcissus
jancossiers
Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
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gouache
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acrylic
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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underpainting
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pastel chalk drawing
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mythology
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painting painterly
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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watercolor
Jan Cossiers' "Narcissus" depicts the Greek mythological figure, known for his vanity, gazing at his reflection in a pool of water. Cossiers masterfully captures the beauty of Narcissus' youthful form, highlighting the figure's fascination with his own image. The soft, flowing lines of the drapery and the serene landscape create a sense of harmony and peace, even as the story of Narcissus warns against the dangers of self-obsession. The painting is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain, a testament to the enduring power of myth and its artistic representation.
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