Sun God Collection

Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt
Sun-god Ra embarking for his daily journey through Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of ancient Egyptian art

Inca king Huayna Capac
Huayna Capac, Inca ruler in the early 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th century illustration

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god. Aztecs performing ritual sacrifice on a stone inscribed with the Aztec account of their history. Drawing, late 19th century

Colossus of Rhodes statue
Colossus of Rhodes. Historical artwork showing the vast bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios (later identified with Apollo, the god of light), at the entrance of the harbour at Rhodes

Egyptian creation myth. 19th-century artwork of a story from the Egyptian creation myths from the third and second millennia BC

A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple
3330190 A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple; (add.info.: A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Helios driving his chariot
5308106 Helios driving his chariot.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Helios, the Sun God in Ancient Greek mythology, riding his chariot. Dated 19th century)

Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. 'The pieces of sculpture which were lately bought for the British Museum from the collection in the Farnese Palace at

The Judgement of Midas. The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas, 1507-1509

Apollo and Phaëthon, c1731. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo and Phaethon, c1731

The Heavenly Audience of Shiva and Parvati (image 1 of 3), between c1830 and c1850. Creator: Unknown
The Heavenly Audience of Shiva and Parvati (image 1 of 3), between c1830 and c1850

Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 14

Apollo and Coronis, published 1590. Creator: Unknown
Apollo and Coronis, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 11

Apollo, Pan and a Putto Blowing a Horn, 1560s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Apollo, Pan and a Putto Blowing a Horn, 1560s. Series: Set of Four Ceiling Designs for Galerie d'Ulysse of Fountainbleau

Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796

Attendants of the Sun God Surya, c.700. Creator: Unknown
Attendants of the Sun God Surya, c.700

Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 11

Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9

Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 58

Surya, The Sun God, between c.1100 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown
Surya, The Sun God, between c.1100 and c.1150

Apollo, c1591. Creator: Jacob Matham
Apollo, c1591

Thebes Museum, Thivai, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Marble kouros of Apollo, dating from the 6th century BC, The Archaeological Museum of Thebes, depicting the history of Thebes from Neolitihic to Ottaman Times, Thiva, Greece, 2003

Dion Archaeological Park, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ancient Greek or Roman sculpture of Apollo, from the Museum at the Dion Archaeological Park, Central Macdeonia, Greece, 2003

The Judgment of Midas, 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Judgment of Midas, 1590

Apollo Killing the Python, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Apollo Killing the Python, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 13

Apollo (image 1 of 4), c.1660. Creator: Ferdinando Tacca
Apollo (image 1 of 4), c.1660

Head of Apollo (from the Lansdowne Artemis), 1st or 2nd century copy... Creator: Kephistodotos the Elder
Head of Apollo (from the Lansdowne Artemis), 1st or 2nd century copy after a Greek original of the early 4th century B.C

Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 57

Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 35

Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 16

Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century

Apollo and Clytia, 1745. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Apollo and Clytia, 1745

Apollo and Daphne, between circa 1650 and circa 1660. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Apollo and Daphne, between circa 1650 and circa 1660

Le Triomphe de Voltaire, 1778/79. Creator: A. Duplessis
Le Triomphe de Voltaire, 1778/79

Apollo and Daphne, 18th century. Creator: Placido Costanzi
Apollo and Daphne, 18th century

Earth. Creator: Unknown
Earth, unknown date

Cyparissus, c.1701. Creator: Jacob Toorenvliet
Cyparissus, c.1701. Apollo turns Cyparissus into a cypress tree after Cyparissus becomes inconsolable for accidentally killing his favourite deer

View of the royal lodge of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam with a performance for Willem V, 1768-1799 Creator: Anon
View of the royal lodge of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam with a performance for Willem V and Wilhelmina of Prussia on June 1, 1768, 1768-1799. On stage is an actor as Apollo

Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Procession of Apollo, Diana etc; Darius on his throne, and attendants; Satrap receiving tributes

Apollo, mid 17th-early 18th century. Creator: School of Carlo Cignani
Apollo, mid 17th-early 18th century

Apollo and the Muses on Parnassus, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Apollo and the Muses on Parnassus, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Bacchus-Apollo, 17th century. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Bacchus-Apollo, 17th century

Apollo and Marsyas, 1757. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo and Marsyas, 1757

The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo, 1530-1550. Creator: Girolamo da Santacroce
The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo, 1530-1550

Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses... Creator: Unknown
Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Aubusson, c. 1650. Detail from a larger artwork

The Contest between Apollo and Pan, c.1600-c.1615. Creator: Hendrik de Clerck
The Contest between Apollo and Pan, c.1600-c.1615. Other Title(s): The Contest between Apollo and Marsyas

Apollo, Diana, and Time with the Cyclic Vicissitudes of Human Life, c. 1561. Creator: Martin de Vos
Apollo, Diana, and Time with the Cyclic Vicissitudes of Human Life, c. 1561

Apollo charging the Parcae to visit Ceres, who has fled from the Earth, 1809. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Apollo charging the Parcae to visit Ceres, who has fled from the Earth;Unknown subject, traditionally said to represent Apollo charging the Parcae to visit Ceres, who has fled from the Earth, 1809

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"Sun-God: A Journey Through Ancient Civilizations" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of sun gods, where ancient civilizations revered these celestial beings as symbols of power, creation, and divine intervention. From the mighty Sun-god Ra embarking on his daily journey across ancient Egypt's skies to Inca king Huayna Capac honoring Inti, their radiant deity, the worship of sun gods spanned continents and cultures. In awe-inspiring statues like the Colossus of Rhodes, a colossal tribute to Helios that stood tall among wonders of the ancient world, we witness mankind's reverence for these celestial figures. Egyptian creation myths depict sun gods as creators of life itself while Aztecs performed ritual sacrifices to appease their powerful sun god during times of great need. The Roman Sun-God Sol graces us with his presence in intricate reliefs at Pergamon Museum, showcasing his majestic chariot ride through the heavens. Apollo emerges as a prominent figure in Greek mythology - from depictions such as him standing proudly on a socle or seated with a lyre - symbolizing music, poetry, and enlightenment. Mesopotamian stone stelas commemorate moments when civilization acknowledged their own solar deities' influence on earthly affairs. Melchior Meier's artwork brings forth Apollo's role in fateful encounters like "Apollo and Marsyas, " highlighting both beauty and tragedy within mythological tales. Marvel at Marcantonio Raimondi's masterpieces capturing Apollo surrounded by muses and poets atop Mount Parnassus or gently guiding Hyacinthus with Cupid by his side. These artworks immortalize not only Apollo but also humanity's eternal fascination with light-bringing deities who inspire creativity and ignite passion within our souls. Join us on this enlightening journey through time as we delve into diverse cultures' devotion to sun gods – an exploration that reveals how these celestial entities shaped beliefs systems, artistic expressions, and the very fabric of ancient civilizations.