1710
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Fall of Icarus is a 1710 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Putti, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with two figures in mid-air, one of whom appears to be falling. The figure on the left has large wings and is reaching out towards the other figure, who is upside down with his legs in the air. The background is a cloudy sky with a warm, golden light. The painting features a sense of movement and energy, with the figures frozen in a moment of action. The use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene. For more information on the use of light and shadow in art, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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