The Fall of Icarus
1635
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1635
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with a figure falling from the sky, surrounded by dark clouds. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered on the shore, some of them looking up at the falling figure in alarm. The painting's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of tension and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. To learn more about the artist behind this painting, look up Francesco Allegrini da Gubbio.
