Phaethon Collection (page 2)

The fall of Phaeton, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The fall of Phaeton, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Phaeton in his chariot, c1470-1536. From the Chicago Institute of Art

Medal commemorating Pierre Janssen and Norman Lockyer, French and English astronomers, 1868
Medal commemorating Pierre Janssen and Joseph Norman Lockyer, French and English astronomers, 1868. In 1868, working independently of each other on spectroscopic studies of solar prominences

Reverse of a medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577
Reverse ofa medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Phaethon buried nymphs Heliades turn trees
Phaethon is buried by nymphs while the Heliades turn into trees

Fall Phaethon
Fall of Phaethon

Phaethons Fall, 1678, by Johann Heiss (1640-1704)
Johann Heiss (1640-1704). German painter. Phaethons Fall, 1678. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

White-tailed Tropicbird adult in flight flies over Ilot Gabriel island while feeding over the sea June North of Mauritius

Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus, and oriental or Indian Darter, Anhinga melanogaster.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Agnolo Bronzino or Giulio Clovio after Michelangelo, Italian (1503-1572), The Fall of Phaethon, 1555-1559, black chalk on laid paper

The Fall of Phaeton, c. 1604-05 (oil on canvas)
XOS741889 The Fall of Phaeton, c.1604-05 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 98.4 x 131.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Victory of Light over Darkness, 1883-84
XAM70753 Victory of Light over Darkness, 1883-84 by Makart, Hans (1840-84); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Phaethon riding his fathers chariot, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Two galleys behind a three-master, airborne fall of Phaeton, Pieter Brueghel (I), 1561 - 1565

Phaethon drives the solar wagon, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

Phaethon asks his father if he could ride in his wagon, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Antique Landscape with Phaetons Tomb, 1785 (oil on canvas)
BAL134494 Antique Landscape with Phaetons Tomb, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Hackert, Jacob-Philippe (1737-1807); 65.5x89 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

AUDUBON: TROPICBIRD. White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Picture No. 11091958
Red-tailed Tropicbird in flight Date:

Picture No. 11073815
Red-billed Tropicbird in flight by offshore island, Tobago

Picture No. 11073814
Red-billed Tropicbird in flight by offshore island, Tobago

Picture No. 10884904
Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) Date:

Picture No. 10883343
Red Tailed Tropic Bird - Display Flight (Phaethon rubricauda) Date:

Picture No. 10883344
Red Tailed Tropic Bird - Display Flight (Phaethon rubricauda) Date:

Picture No. 10856377
TAILED TROPICBIRD - CHICK C/U (Phaethon lepturus) Date:

Phaethon rubricauda, red-tailed tropicbird
Watercolour 360 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Red-tailed Tropic-bird

Phaethon lepturus, white-tailed tropicbird
Plate 262 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Phaethon aetherus, red-billed tropicbird
A red-billed tropicbird egg specimen

Three Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight during mating season over Isla San Pedro Martir in the Gulf
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Phaethon: A Mythical Journey Through Art and Nature" Embark on a captivating journey through time and space as we explore the enigmatic tale of Phaethon, a figure deeply embedded in both ancient mythology and artistic masterpieces. From the majestic Red-billed tropicbird soaring gracefully above Plazas Island in Galapagos to Hendrik Goltzius' mesmerizing depiction of Phaeton in his renowned work "The Four Disgracers, " this mythical character continues to captivate our imagination. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a male Great frigatebird at its nest site, proudly displaying its inflated gular sac, reminiscent of Phaeton's audacious attempt to control the chariot of the sun. The fall of Phaeton unfolds before our eyes through Leonardo da Vinci's early Renaissance artistry, leaving us spellbound by his interpretation of this tragic event. Delve into history as you encounter frescoes such as "The Fall of the Phaethon" from 1750-60, showcasing both its visual splendor and symbolic significance. Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores adds another layer to this narrative, reminding us that even gods are not immune to consequences for their actions. Marvel at Aubusson's exquisite tapestry depicting "The Fall of Phaeton, " meticulously crafted after 1776 by Manufacture royale d'Aubusson. It serves as a testament to how this myth has transcended time and inspired artists across centuries. Transport yourself back in time with Apollo Granting Phaeton Permission to Drive the Chariot of the Sun; an artwork that encapsulates ambition intertwined with divine intervention. Finally, immerse yourself in Unknown's masterpiece "Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, " where vibrant colors bring forth an intense portrayal filled with turmoil and determination.