Icarus Collection (page 4)

Asteroid Icarus, artwork
Asteroid Icarus. Computer artwork of the asteroid Icarus during its close approach to the Sun. The asteroids lie in well-defined belts between the orbits of Mars & Jupiter

The Romance of the Rose. s. XIV. Daedalus and
The Romance of the Rose. s.XIV. Daedalus and his son Icarus fleeing from the prison of Crete. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Valencia. Valencia University Library

DAEDALUS AND ICARUS. Line engraving, 16th century, by Theodore Galle after Peter Bruegel the Elder

FALL OF ICARUS. Copper engraving, French, 1731, by Bernard Picart

DAEDALUS AND ICARUS. The Fall of Icarus. Line engraving, French, 1660

Icarus and Daedelus. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), showing the fall of Icarus (centre), watched by his father Daedalus (upper centre)

Common Blue Butterflies
Three common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) resting on grass in May. Photographed in Dorset, UK

Common blue butterflies mating
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterflies mating. Male common blue uppersides are an iridescent lilac blue with a thin black border

THE FALL OF ICARUS. Maso di San Friano (1536-1571): The Fall of Icarus. Oil on panel

Farman / Fall of Icarus
Henri Farman, French aviator: the success of his plane is contrasted with the fall of Icarus

Monument to Icarus, Agia Galini, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The Fall of Icarus
Icarus flies too near the sun, which melts the wax of his wings and he falls

ICARUS
Icarus, with a quite inadequate pair of wings

Serge Lifar performing in the ballet Icare
Serge Lifar performing in the one-act ballet Icare, in which he played the mythological character of Icarus, who fell to earth when his wings failed him

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"Icarus and Daedalus: A Mythical Tale of Ambition and Consequences" In the realm of Greek mythology, the story and Daedalus has captivated generations with its cautionary tale. Illustrated through various artistic renditions, such as "Icarus by Richmond" or "The Fall of Icarus" by Peter Paul Rubens, this myth continues to resonate. Daedalus, a skilled craftsman, constructed wings made of feathers and wax for himself and his son Icarus. As they soared high above the world in their audacious flight, it was a sight to behold - captured beautifully in Hendrik Goltzius' masterpiece "Icarus, from The Four Disgracers. " However, hubris got the better of young Icarus. Rubens' oil sketch portrays the tragic moment when Icarus flew too close to the sun. The wax holding his wings melted under its scorching heat. Carlo Saraceni's painting further immortalizes this fateful event on copper canvas. It serves as a reminder that even great ambition can lead to devastating consequences if not tempered with wisdom. "The Lament for Icarus, " depicted in vivid color lithography, showcases how humanity mourns over our own self-inflicted downfalls. Sir William Blake Richmond's line engraving from 1887 captures both the beauty and tragedy within this timeless tale. Even Albrecht Durer recognized the significance of this myth back in 1493 when he created his iconic artwork titled "Icarus. " This portrayal emphasizes how one's fall from grace can be witnessed by all who inhabit nature's landscapes. Joos de Momper's landscape painting encapsulates an eerie tranquility as it depicts Ikaros' fall amidst an idyllic scenery – reminding us that life goes on despite our personal tragedies. The legend lives on through these captivating illustrations.