Daedalus & Icarus
This artwork its inspired from the myth of Daedalus and Icarus, one of the most famous and fascinating Greek myths.
While in Crete, Daedalus created the design for the Minoan palace of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete and Greece today.
King Minos and Daedalus initially had a great understanding, but at some point their relationship began to deteriorate, because it was Daedalus who advised Princess Ariadne to give Theseus the thread that helped him get out of the infamous Labyrinth after killing Minotaur.
The Labyrinth was built by Daedalus - King Minos wanted a building suitable to imprison the mythical monster Minotaur and according to legend, he used to imprison his enemies in the labyrinth, making sure they were killed by the monster.
Minos was furious when he learned of the treachery and imprisoned Daedalus and his son Icarus in the Labyrinth.
Icarus was the youngest son of Daedalus and Nausicrates.
Daedalus was too clever and inventive, so he began to think about how he and Icarus would escape from the Labyrinth. Knowing that his architectural creation was very complicated, he thought that they could not get out on foot. He also knew that the coast of Crete was perfectly guarded, so they couldn't even escape from the sea.
The only way left was the air.
Daedalus managed to create gigantic wings, using branches of osier and connected them with wax. He taught Icarus how to fly, but told him to keep away from the sun because the heat would make the wax melt, destroying the wings.
Daedalus and Icarus managed to escape the Labyrinth and flew to the sky, free. The flight of Daedalus and Icarus was the first time that man managed to fight the laws of nature and beat gravity.
Description: Handmade artwork
Materials: Clay sculpture - Raffia
Height: 84 cm
Width: 64 cm
Frame in natural wood: 4 cm
As each item is hand-built, there may be some differences between your product and the images displayed here. The unique characteristics add to the charm of the artwork.
Handmade to order. Please expect an email notification in 2 - 5 weeks when your order ships or is ready for pickup.
This artwork its inspired from the myth of Daedalus and Icarus, one of the most famous and fascinating Greek myths.
While in Crete, Daedalus created the design for the Minoan palace of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete and Greece today.
King Minos and Daedalus initially had a great understanding, but at some point their relationship began to deteriorate, because it was Daedalus who advised Princess Ariadne to give Theseus the thread that helped him get out of the infamous Labyrinth after killing Minotaur.
The Labyrinth was built by Daedalus - King Minos wanted a building suitable to imprison the mythical monster Minotaur and according to legend, he used to imprison his enemies in the labyrinth, making sure they were killed by the monster.
Minos was furious when he learned of the treachery and imprisoned Daedalus and his son Icarus in the Labyrinth.
Icarus was the youngest son of Daedalus and Nausicrates.
Daedalus was too clever and inventive, so he began to think about how he and Icarus would escape from the Labyrinth. Knowing that his architectural creation was very complicated, he thought that they could not get out on foot. He also knew that the coast of Crete was perfectly guarded, so they couldn't even escape from the sea.
The only way left was the air.
Daedalus managed to create gigantic wings, using branches of osier and connected them with wax. He taught Icarus how to fly, but told him to keep away from the sun because the heat would make the wax melt, destroying the wings.
Daedalus and Icarus managed to escape the Labyrinth and flew to the sky, free. The flight of Daedalus and Icarus was the first time that man managed to fight the laws of nature and beat gravity.
Description: Handmade artwork
Materials: Clay sculpture - Raffia
Height: 84 cm
Width: 64 cm
Frame in natural wood: 4 cm
As each item is hand-built, there may be some differences between your product and the images displayed here. The unique characteristics add to the charm of the artwork.
Handmade to order. Please expect an email notification in 2 - 5 weeks when your order ships or is ready for pickup.
This artwork its inspired from the myth of Daedalus and Icarus, one of the most famous and fascinating Greek myths.
While in Crete, Daedalus created the design for the Minoan palace of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete and Greece today.
King Minos and Daedalus initially had a great understanding, but at some point their relationship began to deteriorate, because it was Daedalus who advised Princess Ariadne to give Theseus the thread that helped him get out of the infamous Labyrinth after killing Minotaur.
The Labyrinth was built by Daedalus - King Minos wanted a building suitable to imprison the mythical monster Minotaur and according to legend, he used to imprison his enemies in the labyrinth, making sure they were killed by the monster.
Minos was furious when he learned of the treachery and imprisoned Daedalus and his son Icarus in the Labyrinth.
Icarus was the youngest son of Daedalus and Nausicrates.
Daedalus was too clever and inventive, so he began to think about how he and Icarus would escape from the Labyrinth. Knowing that his architectural creation was very complicated, he thought that they could not get out on foot. He also knew that the coast of Crete was perfectly guarded, so they couldn't even escape from the sea.
The only way left was the air.
Daedalus managed to create gigantic wings, using branches of osier and connected them with wax. He taught Icarus how to fly, but told him to keep away from the sun because the heat would make the wax melt, destroying the wings.
Daedalus and Icarus managed to escape the Labyrinth and flew to the sky, free. The flight of Daedalus and Icarus was the first time that man managed to fight the laws of nature and beat gravity.
Description: Handmade artwork
Materials: Clay sculpture - Raffia
Height: 84 cm
Width: 64 cm
Frame in natural wood: 4 cm
As each item is hand-built, there may be some differences between your product and the images displayed here. The unique characteristics add to the charm of the artwork.
Handmade to order. Please expect an email notification in 2 - 5 weeks when your order ships or is ready for pickup.