The Metamorphosis of Narcissus

"Metamorphosis of Narcissus" is an oil-on-canvas painting by Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dalí, created in 1937 during his paranoiac-critical period. This mythological painting interprets the Greek myth of Narcissus, emphasizing themes of self-reflection and transformation. Dalí began this work while in Zürs, in the Austrian Alps, blending his fascination with the uncanny in a dreamlike, fantastical style characteristic of Surrealism. The painting’s innovative techniques and symbolic imagery highlight Dalí’s unique approach to exploring subconscious visions on his canvas.