[Python] How can I save the 32x32 icon from a .ico file that has the highest color depth...

I'm trying to extract and save the 32x32 icon from a .ico file that contains multiple icons with multiple sizes and color depths using Pillow. The 32x32 icon is available in the following color depths: 32-bit, 8-bit and 4-bit.

I tried opening the icon file using Image.open(), then set its size to 32x32, and then save it as a .png file. I expect to get the icon with the highest color depth possible, but I'm getting the one with the lowest color depth possible.

Here's a minimal, reproducible example:

from PIL import Image

icon = Image.open("icon.ico")
icon.size = (32, 32)
icon.save("icon.png")


I'm expecting to get this:

But, I'm getting this:

I also tried looking for similar questions on the internet, but I didn't find anything.

Is there a way I can tell Pillow to extract the 32x32 icon from a .ico file at the highest color depth possible without modifying my .ico file to exclude icons with lower color depths?

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