The Fall of Phaeton / The Fall of Phaeton Canvas Print

The Fall of Phaeton was painted by Peter Paul Rubens, the famous painter of the Italian Renaissance period, between 1604 and 1605. This painting is about the story of Phaeton in Ancient Greek mythology.

Phaeton is the son of the sun god Helios. According to the story, Phaeton asks his father for a wish to prove his true identity. His father, Helios, accepts Phaeton's wish and allows him to control the sun chariot filled with horses to fulfill his wish. However, Phaeton's inexperience and lack of control cause the sun chariot to drift out of orbit and the sun's rays to be distributed erratically, scorching the earth.

Rubens' painting portrays this mythological event, depicting a moment when Phaeton cannot control his chariot, people around him run away in fear, and the world is scorched. In the painting, while the gods and goddesses in the sky are seen anxiously watching the incident, Phaeton is desperately reaching out of his chariot to save himself.

"The Fall of Phaeton" is a work full of dramatic composition and dynamic figures that Rubens skillfully used. While it portrays a mythological event, it also reflects universal themes such as human arrogance and helplessness against the power of nature. This painting is one of the most important works of Rubens' period and occupies an important place in art history, and now it is waiting for you as a canvas painting!

* Production time is 5-7 business days.

Features

It is produced with 2 cm pine material, specially woven fabric and high resolution printing. It does not cause discoloration or loosening of the canvas over time. The work is printed in its original form, without changing the colors of the work.

What's in the box?

1 The Fall of Phaeton canvas painting

Shipping

It is sent wrapped in multiple layers of cardboard and bubble wrap.