Fall of Icarus Fresco Detail, Pompeii - Poster
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This detail from a Pompeii fresco of the Fall of Icarus focuses on the reaction rather than the action. A nymph sits on the rocky shore and looks down, with a mixture of sadness and resignation. Her teal robe draped over the stone creates a lovely contrast with the warmer tones of the background. It captures the quieter side of a famous myth: sometimes the spectators have the most interesting expressions.
In the myth, Icarus flies too close to the sun with the wax wings made by his father Daedalus, and falls into the sea. Pompeian painters loved this story and showed it several times. We chose a thick matte paper so that the weathered texture of the wall feels real. The soft blues and earthy reds bring a calm, classical mood to a living room or a bathroom: you get the weight of the legend without the chaos.
Another pensive figure awaits you on our seated woman fresco poster. Browse our Pompeii art prints, or read our guide to Pompeii frescoes.
- Unique wall art designed by Posterscape's talented artists in France, printed and shipped from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧.
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- Our posters are printed on demand in the UK using high-quality FSC-certified 200 gsm paper, ensuring both sustainability and premium finish.
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- High-quality oak frames, chosen to match diverse UK interior styles.
- Our framed posters are protected by shatterproof, high-quality plexiglass.
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