The fate of Icarus

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A highly detailed black and white etching of a mythical nature deity with an athletic build and long curly hair, emerging from a swirling, organic mass of roots and leaves at the base of the image. The deity is shirtless with its chest and arms exposed, and a leafy vine wraps around their left arm. The deity’s hands are extended outwards, and a flock of birds flies around them, taking flight from their hands and body. One bird is perched on the deity’s left shoulder, while another is in motion as though just leaving their right hand. Additional birds fly through the misty background, interacting with clouds. The deity gazes upwards with a serene expression, with a sun icon in the top left corner, and a moon with three stars in the top right. Below the deity are trees, a castle on a hill, a landscape, and a river or lake. The entirety of the image is surrounded by an intricate decorative frame, with more ornamental details at the bottom of the frame, including a symbol. The top of the frame reads "M·D·XXIV".