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title: Narcissus
author: Caravaggio
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6368/narcissus/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Narcissus

_Authored by Caravaggio_

## Image File

[![Narcissus](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6368.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6368.jpg)

## Image Caption

A 16th century CE oil painting by Caravaggio depicting Narcissus the handsome youth of [Greek mythology](https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Mythology/) who fell in love with his own reflection. (Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/))

## Cite This Work

### APA
Caravaggio. (2017, February 17). Narcissus. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6368/narcissus/>
### Chicago
Caravaggio. "Narcissus." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 17, 2017. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6368/narcissus/>.
### MLA
Caravaggio. "Narcissus." *World History Encyclopedia*, 17 Feb 2017, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6368/narcissus/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Narcissus-Caravaggio_(1594-96)_edited.jpg) by [**Caravaggio**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Narcissus-Caravaggio_(1594-96)_edited.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 17 February 2017. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.