{"product_id":"the-fall-of-icarus-antonio-tempesta","title":"The Fall of Icarus - Antonio Tempesta","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early seventeenth-century etching by Antonio Tempesta depicting the mythological fall of Icarus, featuring precise line work and narrative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Antonio Tempesta depicts the tragic conclusion of the Greek myth of Icarus. Tempesta, a prolific printmaker and painter based in Rome, was known for his technical skill in capturing movement and narrative drama. This work forms part of a larger series illustrating Ovid's Metamorphoses, a common source of inspiration for artists of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct actions. On the left, Daedalus flies steadily with his wax wings, his posture suggesting a controlled, purposeful flight. In contrast, Icarus is shown on the right in a state of descent, his wings failing as feathers scatter into the sea below. The sun, positioned in the upper right, acts as the catalyst for this catastrophe, with rays radiating across the sky. A solitary tower stands in the middle ground, providing a sense of scale and distance from the shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempesta employs a dense system of cross-hatching to define the forms and create shadow. The lines are precise, characteristic of his training in the Florentine tradition. The sea is rendered with rhythmic, horizontal strokes that suggest the turbulence of the water. The inclusion of the Latin inscription at the base, 'Daedalus Icaro alta nimis ambienti orbatur', provides the viewer with the specific narrative context of the scene. This print demonstrates the artist's ability to condense complex mythological narratives into a single, readable frame. The work remains a fine example of early seventeenth-century printmaking, where the focus was on clarity of line and the effective communication of classical stories to a literate audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/alpheus-pursues-arethusa-johann-wilhelm-baur\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlpheus Pursues Arethusa - Johann Wilhelm Baur — Johann Wilhelm Baur\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/tweede-gezicht-op-het-forum-nerva-hieronymus-cock\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTweede gezicht op het Forum Nerva - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonio Tempesta","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718966284623,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718978376015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718978408783,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718978441551,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718978474319,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718978507087,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718978539855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718978572623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718978605391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718978638159,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718978670927,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718978703695,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fall-of-Icarus_Poster_CompositorV1_1788915506231.jpg?v=1788915726","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-fall-of-icarus-antonio-tempesta","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}