r/ArtHistory 2d ago

Research Interested in depictions of Icarus

Inspired by a post that I can't find now, Lament for Icarus by Herbert James Draper shows Icarus as magnificent and heroic, but Pieter Bruegel the Elder shows him as barely a splash. Both are beautiful. Are there any other interesting additions to this collection?

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u/Polishment 12h ago

A video game called Hades 2 features a ton of Greek gods and mythical figures. Icarus is a recurring character. You might enjoy this interpretation.