1636
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The Fall of Icarus (sketch for the Torre de la Parada is a 1636 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting Icarus, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a man falling from the sky, with his arms and legs splayed out in all directions. He is nude, with a red cloth flowing behind him. In the background, a winged figure is seen flying away, while a rocky landscape stretches out below. The painting is rendered in warm, golden tones, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, as if the scene is unfolding before our eyes. The painting is a powerful example of the work of Peter Paul Rubens, and its use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques adds depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the artist's use of these techniques, look up Peter Paul Rubens.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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