Salvador Dali’s surrealist art Metamorphosis of Narcissus depicts the Greek myth of Narcissus, who was in love with his reflection but could never embrace it and died of frustration.
I think Dali has depicted Narcissus as an egg with a new flower growing through it to show the beauty that has plagued his mind because of his obsession with himself.
The flower is called the narcissus, that symbolises rebirth and new beginnings.
Salvador Dali’s Death Tarot Card shows the relationship between Death and New Life. The cypress tree with the skull has been cut at the trunk, representing the trees death in order to make room for the blooming new life of the rose.
The cypress tree is commonly used as symbols in history. They point towards the sky making them be associated with heaven, immortality and hope. However, the tree can also symbol mourning, shown by the dark cloaked figure of death bowing to the Cypress tree. The Cypress tree is a reminder of life and death.
The swallow in the background
La Muerta translates to A death or death. XIII is the number 13 in roman numerals and typically #13 it is the card of death.