Artwork
Narcissus with Two Nymphs and Echo
Narcissus with Two Nymphs and Echo is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Nicolas Poussin. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
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Overview
Narcissus with Two Nymphs and Echo is a mythological oil painting by Nicolas Poussin, created around 1650.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts four figures: Echo, Narcissus, and two nymphs. The scene is set in a dark, dramatic landscape, with the figures illuminated by a strong light source, emphasizing their emotions and interactions.
Technique & Style
Poussin's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and highlights the figures' expressions and gestures.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Poussin (UK: , US: , French: ; June 1594 – 19 November 1665) was a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome.
