Different views on Daedalus myth
The myth of Daedalus and Icarus does not end with the melting of the wings. Many a time different artists look at the story from a different point of view, often the result of different personal experience and artistic style. ... At first glance, the painting gives no clue to how it relates to the myth, despite what its name suggests. ... They can have been talking about two different events. ... Besides, he does not recognize Daedalus achievement either. ... Some may suggest that the shepherd is looking at Daedalus, but it is unlikely so since the shepherd shows no sign of surprise. In fact, Brueghel, by painting the angle as it is, is showing the sight of Daedalus. Daedalus, while flying in the sky, is looking at his son drowning and the world’s indifference to this. Brueghel is questioning Daedalus effort: “Does it worth flying in the sky but looking at your son drowning? ... Never getting any support or recognition from her parents and spouse, it comes as no surprise that Sexton admires the glory of Daedalus and Icarus. ... ” It does not matter how the artists, or anyone else, feel about the fall of Icarus; there are people taking the same path of Daedalus and Icarus everyday.