Narcissus

Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum, c. 1572

The brothers Joannes and Lucas van Doetecum selected twelve stories from the Metamorphoses. Their liking for architecture and perspective is apparent in all these prints. In a setting brimming with classical architecture, Narcissus stands bent over the water feature. The series of this print originated around 1572 and enjoyed such popularity that it was reissued twice more up to 1655.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1904-3589
  • Dimensionsheight 211 mm x width 291 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Narcissus

  • Series title(s)

    Metamorfosen van Ovidius

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1904-3589

  • Series number

    3/12

  • Description

    In een landschap met gebouwen en een fontein kijkt Narcissus in het water en wordt verliefd op zijn eigen spiegelbeeld. Onder de voorstelling de tekst uit de Metamorfosen van Ovidius, boek 3, versregels 415-417.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch 633-2(3)
    • New Hollstein Dutch 186-2(3)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum, Antwerp
    • after design by Gerard van Groeningen, Antwerp
    • publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), Amsterdam
  • Dating

    • c. 1572
    • 1601 - 1652
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  • Physical description

    ets

  • Dimensions

    height 211 mm x width 291 mm


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