The title may allude to Echo from Greek mythology, a nymph punished by Hera to only repeat others' words, who, after falling in love with Narcissus, faded away until nothing but her voice remained. Campbell stands out from the dark background, embodying an ideal of virginal womanhood. The composition highlights her formal elegance, with the line of her hand mirrored by the hair falling over her shoulder, while her medieval-style gown and features reflect the Pre-Raphaelite vision of feminine beauty.