Sun Chariot Collection

The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 12

The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a... ca. 1510-20
The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a winged victory above; in the upper section the Sun in his chariot preceeded by Castor

The Sun, plate 44 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
The Sun, plate 44 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465

Sun God Surya on His Chariot, Pala period, 10th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Sun God Surya on His Chariot, Pala period, 10th/12th century

Sun God Surya Standing in His Chariot, Pala period, 10th / 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Sun God Surya Standing in His Chariot, Pala period, 10th/11th century

Allegorical illustration of Phaethon, son of Helios and the Oceanid Clymene
6337443 Allegorical illustration of Phaethon, son of Helios and the Oceanid Clymene, falling out of the sky while driving the Sun Chariot by Cooper

Early bronze age sun-chariot from Trundholm Bog
Sun-chariot from Trundholm Bog in north west Zealand, Denmark. It is made of bronze and gold leaf, and is the best evidence for sun worship in the early bronze age

Phaethon starts day drive sun-chariot
Phaethon starts his days drive of the sun-chariot

Phaethon asks father Apollo Phoebus sun-chariot
Phaethon asks his father Apollo (Phoebus) for sun-chariot

Hours harnessing Apollo Phoebus horses sun-chariot
Hours harnessing Apollos (Phoebus ) horses to his sun-chariot

Hours harness Apollo Phoebus horses sun-chariot
Hours harness Apollos (Phoebus ) horses to the sun-chariot

Russia, St Petersburg. Ceiling painting depicting Phaeton, driving his fathers sun chariot across the sky, in the observatory of the Kunstkamera Museum. St Petersburg, Russia

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

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

Mars and Venus, Hendrick Goltzius, Gerard van Keulen, Octavio Spinola II, 1588

Mars and Venus, Hendrick Goltzius, 1588

Trundholm Sun chariot, Bronze Age
Trundholm Sun chariot. This Bronze Age object is a sculpture of a horse, pulling a shield-like object in a chariot. This object is thought to be a Sun chariot

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"The Sun Chariot: A Timeless Symbol of Power and Mythology" The ancient artwork depicts the majestic Sun God Surya on his chariot, a masterpiece from the Pala period in the 10th to 12th century. Another mesmerizing creation from the same era showcases Surya standing tall in his magnificent chariot, crafted by an unknown artist. In a captivating allegorical illustration, Phaethon, son of Helios and Clymene, tragically falls out of the sky while driving the fabled Sun Chariot. Giambattista Tiepolo's fresco reveals a wedding allegory where celestial elements intertwine with human love and devotion. An early Middle Ages manuscript features a miniature depicting the Sun Chariot alongside zodiac signs, showcasing its significance in astronomical tables by Ptolemy during Hellenistic civilization. Lodovico Rezzonico's marriage is celebrated through an enchanting allegory that includes references to the mythical Sun Chariot. The kidnapping of Venus by Kronos is depicted in intricate detail within "Course of Sun Chariot, " highlighting its role as a symbol intertwined with various mythological tales. From Trundholm Bog comes an extraordinary bronze age sun-chariot that offers insights into early civilizations' beliefs surrounding solar deities and their chariots. Johann Heiss' painting "Phaethons Fall" captures this tragic event as Phaethon loses control over Apollo Phoebus' sun-chariot, resulting in chaos for both mortals and gods alike. The story continues as Phaethon embarks on his day drive with determination but seeks reassurance from his father Apollo before taking charge of the awe-inspiring sun-chariot itself.