The Fall of Icarus | Jacob Peter Gowy | 1637

"The Fall of Icarus" by Jacob Peter Gowy, created around 1637, captures the dramatic moment of Icarus's descent after his fateful flight too close to the sun. In this painting, Icarus is shown plummeting from the sky, his wings no longer functioning as the wax has melted. His body twists in mid-air, his expression reflecting the realization of his impending doom. Above him, his father, Daedalus, who invented the wings, is still airborne, watching helplessly as his son falls. The background features a distant landscape with a stormy sky, adding to the tension and tragedy of the scene. Gowy’s painting, with its dynamic composition and intense emotional portrayal, emphasizes the tragic consequences of hubris and the fragility of human ambition.

Print:

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- All prints include a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.

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Sizes:

12’’ x 12’’ Inches = 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm

16’’ x 16’’ Inches = 40.6 cm x 40.6 cm

20’’x 20’’ Inches =  50.8 cm x 50.8 cm