🌊 What happens when self-love becomes self-destruction?

Caravaggio's "Narcissus" captures that haunting moment when beauty meets its own reflection. The young man leans over dark water, completely absorbed in his own image—unaware that this obsession will be his downfall. Caravaggio stripped away all the usual mythological extras and gave us pure psychological drama through his signature use of light and shadow.

Here's the twist: this painting was actually lost to history for centuries! Art experts didn't even know it was a Caravaggio until 1916. 🎨

In our selfie-obsessed world, this 400-year-old masterpiece feels surprisingly relevant. How often do we get lost in our own reflections—literally and metaphologically?

Perfect for creating a contemplative mood in your study or living room.