Icarus – Federico Zuccari (Roman School, 16th Century)

A rare and evocative oil on panel depicting Icarus, attributed to Federico Zuccari, one of the leading figures of the Roman Mannerist tradition. The composition captures the dramatic moment of ascent, with powerful movement and expressive anatomy emphasizing the mythological narrative of ambition and downfall.

Executed on a cradled panel (parqueted), the painting displays refined brushwork and a dynamic interplay between figure and atmosphere, typical of late Renaissance Roman artistry.

• Artist: Federico Zuccari (attributed)
• School: Roman School, 16th Century
• Medium: Oil on cradled panel
• Dimensions: 19 x 26 cm

An exceptional mythological subject, combining elegance and tension, highly desirable for collectors of Renaissance and Mannerist works.