Artwork
Dädalus und Ikarus (zugeschrieben)
Dädalus und Ikarus (zugeschrieben) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1556 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
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Overview
Attributed to Jacopo Tintoretto, Dädalus und Ikarus is a painting from 1556, exemplifying the Mannerist style. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the mythological story of Daedalus and Icarus, capturing a moment of dramatic contrast between the two figures as one falls and the other flies.
Technique & Style
Characterized by dynamic movement and bold brushwork, the painting employs chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume, with strong contrasts between light and dark.
Context
As a work of the late Italian Renaissance, Dädalus und Ikarus reflects the artistic innovations of its time, including the use of dramatic gestures and striking perspective.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian:; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.
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