Daedalus attaching wings to the shoulders of his son Icarus. Stipple engraving by G.S. & E.G. Facius after C. Le Brun.
- Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690.
- Date:
- Novr. 13 1779
- Reference:
- 36622i
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Icarus, a son of Daedalus, who, with his father, took a winged flight from Crete to escape the anger of Minos. Icarus soared too high, and thus the sun melted the wax which cemented his feathers, he fell into the sea, and was drowned
Publication/Creation
London (Cheapside) : John Boydell, Novr. 13 1779.
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 35.5 x 25.2 cm
Lettering
Le Brun pinxit. G.S. & E.G. Facius sculps.
Edition
[State with etched lettering and coat of arms, before engraved additions].
Reference
Wellcome Collection 36622i
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