Daedalus Collection

Icarus & Daedalus
Daedalus encouraged his son Icarus to fly from the island of Crete to the sun. But the sun melted the wax with which his wings were fastened on and Icarus fell into the sea

Illustration of Icarus and Daedalus

Icarus and Daedalus
Daedalus and his son Icarus escape from Crete with man- made wings, but Icarus flies too near the sun : the heat melts the wax on his wings, plunging him into the sea

Daedalus Sea Serpent
Marine creature sighted from HMS Daedalus in the south Atlantic between the Cape and St Helena : the creature passes under the stern of the ship (picture 2 of 3)

British Hovercraft Corporation BH7 Mk2, 12 April 1972, on its return to HMS Daedalus, Lee-on-Solent, after nine weeks of trials in the Baltic Sea. Date: 1972

CARLO SARACENI: ICARUS. The Fall of Icarus. Oil on copper by Carlo Saraceni (c1580-1620)

ITALY. Pompeii. House of the Vettii. Daedalus presents the artificial cow to Pasipha뮠 1st C. A.D. Roman art. Early Empire. Painting; Fresco

Icarus by Durer 1493
Icarus and Daedalus fly together. Then Icarus falls from the sky as the sun melts his wings

Icarus falls from the sky as the sun melts his wings

The Fall of Icarus, 1731 (engraving)
741541 The Fall of Icarus, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: According to Greek legend, in order to escape from Crete)

Roman relief depicting Daedalus and Icarus building their artificial wings; it is preserved in the Museum of Villa Albani, Rome Rome Museum of Villa Albani Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Daedalus and Icarus; sculpture by Antonio Canova in the Museo Civico Correr in Venice Venice Museo Civico Correr Sculptural Group Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Daedalus and Icarus, by Antonio Canova, in the Correr Museum in Venice Venice Accademia di Belle Arti Sculptural Group Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Daedalus and Icarus, tondo with a bas-relief depicting mythological subject matter, part of the frieze in the courtyard of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence Florence Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Sarcophagus depicting the story of Daedalus and Pasiphae, taken from the Borghese Collection and preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe

Daedalus and Icarus, bas-relief, Greek art of the fifth century. b. C. Villa Albani, Rome Rome Villa Albani Low Relief, Basrelief Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Daedalas (forefather of artists); tile by Andrea Pisano originally located on the Giotto Belltower, and now preserved in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence Florence Campanile Tile Gothic

Aerial view of Solent Airport (HMS Daedalus) in Lee On the Solent in Hampshire

The Fall of Icarus, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
The Fall of Icarus, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

In Greek mythology the inventor Daedalus and his son Icarus used wings of wax to fly, but Icarus flew too close to the sun

The Passions of Pasiphae, wife of King Minos of Crete, from the Story of Theseus (oil on panel)
PWI84011 The Passions of Pasiphae, wife of King Minos of Crete, from the Story of Theseus (oil on panel) by Master of the Campana Cassoni, (fl.c.1510); 69x182 cm; Musee du Petit Palais, Avignon

Daedalus and Icarus, c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
5984008 Daedalus and Icarus, c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661); 135.6x98.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661) In Greek mythology

The Fall of Icarus, early 18th century (bronze)
ALM403358 The Fall of Icarus, early 18th century (bronze) by Bertos, Francesco (1678-1741); 59.7x30.5 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; eAllen Memorial Art Museum; Mrs. F.F

Fashion commodore, guineafowl and small flame-bordered
Fashion commodore butterfly, Junonia pelarga, upper side 1, under side2, guineafowl butterfly, Hamanumida daedalus 3, 4, and small flame-bordered charaxes, Charaxes anticlea 5, 6

Daedalus escaping from Crete with his son, Icarus, sees him falling to his death
741542 Daedalus escaping from Crete with his son, Icarus, sees him falling to his death, 1619 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pasiphae, mother of the minotaur, 1615 (engraving)
3480425 Pasiphae, mother of the minotaur, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Pasiphae, mother of the minotaur)

The Great Sea-Serpent (engraving)
1617715 The Great Sea-Serpent (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Sea-Serpent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 October 1848)

Similarity of the latest seen sea serpent to its predecessors (litho)
3637869 Similarity of the latest seen sea serpent to its predecessors (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fall of Icarus, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82529 The Fall of Icarus, 1572 (oil on slate) by Maso da San Friano, (1536-71); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

The Fall of Icarus (oil on canvas laid on panel)
FIT277190 The Fall of Icarus (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Allegrini, Francesco (1587-1663); 38.4x28.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Icarus (chromolitho)
975903 Icarus (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Icarus. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Fall of Icarus, 1731 (engraving)
STC134114 The Fall of Icarus, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

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

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

The Fall of Icarus
BON40729 The Fall of Icarus by Grimmer, Jacob (c.1526-89) (attr. to); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Remarkable Aurora Borealis seen from the Daedalus, in the Atlantic Ocean, 9 August 1849 (engraving)
1096494 Remarkable Aurora Borealis seen from the Daedalus, in the Atlantic Ocean, 9 August 1849 (engraving) by English School

Icarus and Daedalus
Mike Melnotte

Daedalus and Icarus, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

River Landscape with Daedalus and Icarus, ca. 1595. Creator
River Landscape with Daedalus and Icarus, ca. 1595. After Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Armed Three-master with Daedalus and Icarus in the Sky from The Sailing Vessels, 1561-65

The fall of Icarus, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
The fall of Icarus, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Icarus and Daedalus, 1887. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Icarus and Daedalus, 1887. A plate from Gaston Tissandiers Histoire des ballons, 1887. Private Collection

Daedalus and Icaros fitted with their wings. According to legend, in order to escape from Crete, Daedalus made wings of wax and feathers for himself and his son

Icarus and Daedalus flying. Engraving. Colored
Icarus and his father Daedalus flying. Engraving by Albrecht Durer, 1493. Colored

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"Daedalus: A Tale of Ambition and Consequence" In the realm of Greek mythology, the names Icarus and Daedalus resonate with a cautionary tale that has transcended time. Illustrated in countless forms, their story serves as a reminder of the perils that accompany unchecked ambition. One such depiction is found in Carlo Saraceni's masterpiece, "The Fall of Icarus. " Painted on copper, it captures the tragic moment when Icarus soars too close to the sun with wings crafted by his father Daedalus. The consequences are dire as he plummets towards an unforgiving sea below. This timeless narrative also finds its place within ancient Pompeii's House of the Vettii. Here, amidst preserved ruins, we witness evidence of Daedalus' ingenuity through intricate frescoes adorning its walls. His genius immortalized in vibrant colors for all to admire. Albrecht Durer's 1493 engraving titled "Icarus" further amplifies this fable's impact. With meticulous detail, it depicts Icarus' ill-fated flight and subsequent fall from grace – a stark warning against hubris and overreaching ambitions. Even beyond artistry lies reality; on April 12th, 1972, British Hovercraft Corporation unveiled their BH7 Mk2 named after Daedalus himself. This technological marvel soared above waters like no other craft before it – a testament to human innovation inspired by mythological prowess. And let us not forget Solent Airport (HMS Daedalus), offering an aerial view reminiscent of our protagonists' lofty aspirations. From this vantage point emerges both wonder and trepidation - for even today we grapple with balancing dreams against potential downfall. Daedalus remains etched into history as more than just a mythical figure; he embodies humanity's relentless pursuit for greatness while grappling with unforeseen consequences.