The fall of Icarus

Date: 1558
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

The landscape with the fall of Icarus is a true masterpiece. However, it is shrouded in mystery. The painting still fascinates its viewers. The composition is so dazzling that the curators refer to it as one of the creations of the famous painter Pieter Brueghel

Brueghel painted picture The fall of Icarus in 1558. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. This art piece is located in Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569). Dutch Renaissance painter. He founded the family painting dynasty. He is known for his landscapes, in which he also depicted scenes from the simple peasant life. For this, he is sometimes called Common Brueghel. He is considered the most important artist of his rich extended family. It is worth mentioning that for inspiration, he participated in festivals and weddings in the guise of a rural farmer. Today, 45 works are attributed to him (a large part was lost). Examples include Winter landscape with traps for birds Hunters in the snow, Babel tower, Rural wedding .