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Daedalus and Icarus

Painting (ca. 1636) by Jacob Peter Gowy of Daedalus and Icarus from Greek mythology.

This painting by Domenico Piola (1670s) depicts Daedalus and Icarus from Greek mythology. Daedalus is strapping wings onto Icarus so that he will be able to fly.

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Published: 9 September 2011Updated: 16 September 2025Size: 1.64 MB
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