1. Bruegel's painting shows the fall of Icarus, but you have to look hard to find him. Why do yo think the artists did not make Icarus the focal point of the painting?
Answer (1)
Bruegel chose not to make Icarus the focal point to show a powerful message: life goes on even when tragedy happens. While Icarus falls into the sea, the farmer still plows, and the ship sails away—symbolizing how society often ignores individual suffering. The painting reminds us that not all tragedies are noticed, and people are focused on their own tasks.
