Crispijn van de PasseDutch, 1564–1637Narcissus
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Narcissus” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Van de Passe did not want to underscore the tragedy and infidelity that come with love, but instead wished to warn young people of these hazards. The caption emphasizes the moral lesson of Narcissus’ story, namely that like him, many people are too egotistical. The narcissus on the right alludes to the fate awaiting Narcissus.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- RP-P-OB-15.916
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
