Narcisse c. 17th century

"Narcisse," a 17th-century etching by Stefano della Bella, depicts the Greek myth of Narcissus. In the foreground, Narcissus bends over, seemingly gazing at his reflection in a pool of water, unaware of the nymph who watches him from the tree above. This small, delicate print, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, captures the essence of the myth with fine detail and a sense of melancholy. Della Bella, a celebrated Italian artist, was known for his mastery of etching, creating a multitude of prints that were popular in his time.