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Daedalus and Icarus

Daedalus and Icarus1779

Antonio Canova Italy

Museo Correr, Venice

Daedalus and Icarus by Antonio Canova.

Marble sculpture from 1779 in Italy during the neoclassical movement.

Depicting Icarus.

Themes

Descent Ascension Hubris Reckless Ambition Betrayal Damnation Exile Imprisonment Pride Punishment Tragedy

Symbolism

Angel Wings Sun Sea Calcination Fire Dissolution Water

Medium Sculpture 23 works Movement Neoclassical 22 works Materials Marble 18 works

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