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Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, detail of a man ploughing, c. 1555 (oil on canvas)
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Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, detail of a man ploughing, c. 1555 (oil on canvas)
XIR230103 Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, detail of a man ploughing, c.1555 (oil on canvas) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: Icare; charrue; La Chute d Icare; (detail of 3675)
In Greek mythology, Daedalus made his son Icarus wings using feathers stuck with bees wax. Ignoring his fathers warning, he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted. Icarus fell into the sea and drowned - his legs are thrashing in the sea just below the ship. ); Flemish, out of copyright
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail from Pieter Bruegel the Elder's iconic painting, "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus". Painted around 1555, this oil on canvas masterpiece is housed in the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. In this particular section of the artwork, we witness a man diligently ploughing his field. Amidst the breathtaking landscape and mythological elements, Bruegel masterfully captures the essence of rural life during the Renaissance period. The man's stoic determination and connection to nature are evident as he guides his horse-drawn plough through fertile soil. The juxtaposition between this humble scene and Icarus' tragic fall adds depth to Bruegel's composition. As Greek mythology tells us, Icarus flew too close to the sun despite his father Daedalus' warning. The wax holding his feathered wings melted, leading him to plummet into the sea below. In this detailed portion of the painting, we can see Icarus' legs thrashing amidst crashing waves just beneath a passing ship. Bruegel skillfully intertwines classical legend with everyday agricultural labor in "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus". This intricate work invites viewers to contemplate themes such as ambition versus caution and humanity's place within nature. It serves as a testament to Bruegel's immense talent for storytelling through artistry while immortalizing both mythological tales and ordinary moments from
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