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Daedalus and Icarus, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
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Daedalus and Icarus, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
996239 Daedalus and Icarus, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 115.3x86.4 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wood, 1940
Media ID 22506080
© Art Gallery of Ontario Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wood, 1940 / Bridgeman Images
Ancient Greek Anthony Van Dyck Daedalus Feathers Icarus Tragedy Winged Pagan Paganism Pagans Polytheism Polytheist
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This print showcases Anthony van Dyck's masterpiece, "Daedalus and Icarus" painted around 1620. The oil on canvas painting measures 115.3x86.4 cm and is currently housed in the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Canada. The artwork depicts a tragic moment from ancient Greek mythology, where Daedalus, a skilled craftsman and inventor, constructs wings made of feathers for his son Icarus to escape their imprisonment on the island of Crete. However, despite his father's warnings not to fly too close to the sun or sea, Icarus becomes overwhelmed by his newfound freedom and soars higher and higher until the heat melts the wax holding his wings together. As a result, he plummets into the sea below. Van Dyck masterfully captures this mythological tale with great emotion and detail. The viewer can almost feel Daedalus' anguish as he watches helplessly while his beloved son meets an untimely demise. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, emphasizing both the tragedy unfolding before our eyes and the ethereal nature of these winged figures. This painting serves as a poignant reminder of human ambition intertwined with its limitations—a cautionary tale that has resonated throughout history. Van Dyck's work continues to be celebrated for its ability to evoke powerful emotions through artistry that transcends time.
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