Mirror, mirror on the wall… Mirrors in art can be tricky to interpret, because their meanings can be so ambiguous. Generally, mirrors evoke negative qualities. They can be a symbol of vanity — a reference to the myth of Narcissus falling in love with his own reflection. They are also used to represent lust or pride. Not all mirrors are bad, however. Mirrors can sometimes symbolize inner knowledge, or suggest the mystical and the magical. Check our #LinkInBio for more symbols in art. Nude Woman with a Mirror (Vanitas), about 1500–05, Hans von Kulmbach. The J. Paul Getty Museum. . . 🏷: #GetArtHistory #arthistory101 #arthistory #symbolism