The Fall of Icarus

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Picart, Bernard, “The Fall of Icarus”, 1733, engraved on plate. Depicts the fall of Icarus and the melting of his wings when he flew too close to the sun.

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In this engraving, Bernard Picart depicts the fall of Icarus in the famous myth of Icarus and his father Daedalus. This image portrays the failure of the wings that were invented by Daedalus, as they melted when Icarus flew too close to the sun. This fall ultimately lead to the boys demise. Platemark with Ornamental border from 1733: 36.5 × 25.9 cm.

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  • creator
    Bernard Picart, 1733
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  • rights
    Public Domain