The Fall of Icarus
The Fall of Icarus - Jacob Peter Gowy (c1610–c1660) - Prado Museum
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The Fall of Icarus - Jacob Peter Gowy (c1610–c1660) - Prado Museum
Date: 1636-38
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 195.0 x 180.0 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 195.0 x 180.0 cm
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The Fall of Icarus was an oil on canvas work undertaken by Jacob Peter Gowy, between 1636 and 1638. The Fall of Icarus, depicts one of the most famous events from the surviving stories of Greek mythology.
Icarus was the son of Daedalus, and father and son were imprisoned by King Minos following Theseus' killing of the Minotaur. Daedalus came up with a method of escape for Icarus and himself, and with wings attached, they flew from the island of Crete. Icarus was warned about the dangers of the sun on the wax that held the feathers together, but Icarus flew too close to the sun, resulting in Icarus falling to his death. More information about Icarus can be found here - (website opens in new window) Jacob Peter Gowy |
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Born: c1610
Died: c1660
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Died: c1660
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
