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Fine Art Print : Daedalus, escaping from Crete with his son, Icarus, sees him falling to his death
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Daedalus, escaping from Crete with his son, Icarus, sees him falling to his death
741540 Daedalus, escaping from Crete with his son, Icarus, sees him falling to his death, 1493 (woodcut engraving) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: According to Greek legend, in order to escape from Crete, Daedalus made wings of wax and feathers for himself and his son, but Icarus flew too near the Sun and his wings melted and he fell to his death; illustration from a popular treatise on Roman Law " Spiegel der wahren Rhetorik" by Friedrich Riederer, published in Freiburg in 1493. Dedale et Icare.); German, out of copyright
Media ID 22424904
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Chute Daedalus Dedale Escape Fall Hubris Icare Icarus Tragedy
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless tale of Daedalus and Icarus with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the poignant moment as Daedalus, in despair, watches his son Icarus plummet to the sea below, as depicted in this 15th-century woodcut engraving. This exquisite work of art, hailing from the German School, is held in the prestigious Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. Bring this classic mythological story to life in your home or office, and let the intricate details and rich history of this masterpiece elevate your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This woodcut engraving, titled "Daedalus, escaping from Crete with his son, Icarus, sees him falling to his death" captures a tragic moment in Greek mythology. The image depicts Daedalus and Icarus attempting to flee their imprisonment on the island of Crete. According to legend, Daedalus crafted wings made of wax and feathers for himself and his young son in order to fly away. In this poignant scene, Daedalus gazes upon the devastating sight of Icarus plummeting towards the sea below. The anguish on his face reflects both the heartbreak of a father witnessing his child's demise and the consequences of unchecked hubris. As Icarus flew too close to the Sun despite his father's warnings, the heat melted the wax holding his wings together, leading to a fatal fall. The intricate details within this woodcut engraving bring forth an atmosphere of sorrow and tragedy. Created by an anonymous German artist during the 15th century, this print is part of Friedrich Riederer's popular treatise on Roman Law called "Spiegel der wahren Rhetorik". Preserved in Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France; it continues to captivate viewers with its timeless portrayal of human ambition met with dire consequences. Through this artwork by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded not only of our own mortal limitations but also that even great feats can be undone by overreaching aspirations
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