Who created "The Fall of Icarus"?

The Fall of Icarus was created by Giuseppe Diamantini in 1650–1700.

When was "The Fall of Icarus" created?

This artwork was created 1650–1700.

Is "The Fall of Icarus" in the public domain?

Yes, The Fall of Icarus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Fall of Icarus

Giuseppe Diamantini

1650–1700

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Sheet (Trimmed): 11 13/16 × 8 5/16 in. (30 × 21.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1971

Accession Number

1971.558.6

Art Historical Context

Giuseppe Diamantini's *The Fall of Icarus an etching from around 1650–1700, captures the dramatic moment from Greek mythology when Icarus plummets into the sea after flying too close to the sun his wax wings melting. As a Venetian artist active during the Baroque era, Diamantini infused his works with the period's characteristic energy and theatricality, drawing on classical tales to explore themes of hubris and human ambition. Etching, Diamantini's chosen medium, exemplifies 17th-century printmaking innovation. By coating a copper plate with acid-resistant ground, scratching lines through it...

About the Artist

Giuseppe Diamantini · 1621–1705

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