Narcissus erblickt sich in der Quelle 

Andrea Celesti rendered Narcissus gazing at his reflection with pen and grey and brown ink over pencil. In this image, Narcissus, a figure from Ovid's Metamorphoses, is captured in a moment of profound self-absorption, a theme that resonates through art history as a symbol of vanity and tragic isolation. Consider how this motif echoes in Caravaggio's painting of the same subject, where Narcissus is similarly transfixed by his reflection. The symbolism of the reflected image extends beyond mere visual representation; it delves into the realms of identity, desire, and the subconscious. The pool, or water, acts as a mirror reflecting not just appearance, but also inner psychological states. This gaze into the self, depicted here and elsewhere, taps into our collective memory, reminding us of the dangers of unchecked ego and the elusive nature of self-knowledge. The myth of Narcissus thus serves as a timeless reminder of the human condition.