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A Fresco of Narcissus Has Been Discovered Among the Ruins of Pompeii

TIME - Fri 15 Feb 19

The exquisite artwork was relatively well-preserved

Pompeii dig uncovers Narcissus fresco in ancient atrium

Phys.org - Thu 14 Feb 19

Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.

Archaeologists find extraordinarily well-preserved Pompeii fresco of Narcissus

ZME Science - Tue 19 Feb 19

The tale of a beautiful man who tragically fell in love with himself, painted on the walls of a Roman house which collapsed in tragedy.

Ancient Fresco of Mythical Narcissus Found in Pompeii

Livescience - Thu 14 Feb 19

Excavations in a lavishly decorated house in ancient Pompeii have yielded a Valentine's Day-worthy discovery: a fresco of Narcissus, the mythical hunter who fell in love with his own reflection.

Pompeii digs uncovers mythical hunter in long-lost fresco

FOXNews - Thu 14 Feb 19

MILAN (AP) — Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.