Flying too close to the sun

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A dramatic, wide landscape oil painting in the style of J.M.W. Turner, showing the myth of Icarus falling into a turbulent, dark blue sea. The setting sun, a brilliant white orb, dominates the center of the sky, casting bright orange and yellow light onto dramatic, swirling clouds, which range from deep blue and gray to fiery orange and red. Icarus, a small figure with dark skin, is depicted falling headfirst from the tumultuous sky on the right side of the image, his dark wings splayed and in disarray, with feathers scattering around him like tiny birds. The sea below is rough and choppy, with large, dark waves cresting with white foam, reflecting the vibrant sunset colors in places. In the distance, silhouetted mountains or large islands line the horizon under a band of lighter blue sky, while heavy, dark rain clouds hang over the mountain range on the left. The overall mood is one of epic struggle and tragedy, with dramatic light and weather.