1950s Embossed Bronze Sculpture Icarus After Falling From the Sky Art Beautiful Patina

Description

According to the story, Daedalus, a mythical inventor, created wings made of feathers and wax to escape from Crete where … more According to the story, Daedalus, a mythical inventor, created wings made of feathers and wax to escape from Crete where he and his son, Icarus, were held captive by King Minos. Icarus, however, ignored his father's warnings and flew too close to the sun. His wings melted and he fell into the sea where he met his end.

The story of Icarus is a metaphor for self-sabotage through ego and confidence. We are all susceptible to it – we become overconfident and fly too close to the sun, only to have our dreams dashed and our hopes destroyed.

Measures: 15.5" x 12.5" less