Chariot Racing Collection

The Circus Maximus. Artist: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
The Circus Maximus. Found in the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Chariot Race in the Circus Maximus - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chariot Race in the Circus Maximus - Rome, 1850....the Circus Maximus....originally founded in the infancy of Rome by Tarquin the Elder, became

Chariot race at 4th of July celebration, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Chariot race at 4th of July celebration, between c1900 and c1930

A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. Creator: Alexander von Wagner
A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. 19th century depiction of entertainment in Ancient Rome. The Chariot Race, painting in the Manchester Art Gallery

Foremost in the Envious Race, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Foremost in the Envious Race, 1885

Chariot Race, 1876. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Chariot Race, 1876

Battys Grand National Hippodrome, Kensington, the Circle (engraving)
1625592 Battys Grand National Hippodrome, Kensington, the Circle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battys Grand National Hippodrome, Kensington)

Chariot race in the Circus, Rome (chromolitho)
1093273 Chariot race in the Circus, Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot race in the Circus, Rome)

A Bullock Hackery Race at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1046025 A Bullock Hackery Race at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bullock Hackery Race at Colombo, Ceylon)

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630042 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Carnival at Rome, the Two wheeled Chariot-Race in the Piazza del Popolo (engraving)
1038744 The Carnival at Rome, the Two wheeled Chariot-Race in the Piazza del Popolo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Rome)

Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630052 Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

Plan of the Circus Maximus, Rome, engraved by the artist, 1552 (engraving)
STC84897 Plan of the Circus Maximus, Rome, engraved by the artist, 1552 (engraving) by Beautrizet, Nicolas (c.1515-p.1565); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Chariot Race at Barnum and Baileys Show, the start for the Final Heat (litho)
1039371 The Chariot Race at Barnum and Baileys Show, the start for the Final Heat (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Circus Maximus, 1553. 1553. Creator: Nicolas Beatrizet
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Circus Maximus, 1553

The Circus Maximus (restoration), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Circus Maximus (restoration), 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Cleisthenes also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes, tyrant of Sicyon from c600-560 BC, won the Olympics as a chariot racer

Chariot-racing at the Circus Massimus in Rome, (19th century)

Circus Maximus, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Circus Maximus, 1882. Private Collection

Pelops and Hippodamia, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pelops and Hippodamia, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Pelops, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pelops, 1615. In Greek mythology, Pelops was a son of Tantalus and Dione. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris

Greek vase depicting a chariot, c5th-6th century BC. Found in the collection of the Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France

Games, Roman mosaic from Carthage, 2nd century AD. Located in the collection at Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Cursum Equorum, 2nd Century AD. Relief carving depicting a chariot race. From the Vatican Museum, Rome

The Circus of Nero or the Circus of Caligula, Rome, (1901). Artist: Heilbronn
The Circus of Nero or the Circus of Caligula, Rome, (1901). A print from La Vie au Grand Air, December 1901

The Education of Achilles: Chariot Racing, mid-late 17th century. Artist: Jean-Baptiste de Champaigne
The Education of Achilles: Chariot Racing, mid-late 17th century. Led by a centaur, the young Achilles drives a chariot pulled by four white horses in an arena

Minoan chariot-riders from Knossos
Minoan chariot-riders from the palace of Knossos

A Roman chariot race, The Circus Maximus, 20th century

Chariot race in the arena, Roman mosaic, 2nd century. From the Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Depiction of chariot-racing on an Attic kylix, 6th century BC
Depiction of chariot-racing on an Attic black-figured kylix, in the Old Corinth Museum in Greece, 6th century BC

The Circus Maximus in ancient Rome. From an engraving after a painting by German artist Gustav Adolf Carl Closs

Greek chariot racing
Illustration of a Greek chariot racing

Charioteer and hoplite with helmet and shield depicted in part of the Parthenon friezes at the Parthenon/Acropolis museum, Athens

Chariot and horsemen depicted in part of the Parthenon friezes at the Parthenon/Acropolis museum, Athens

Tunisia, Dougga, Mosaic work depicting Eros, the winner of the circuses games 4th Century A.D. Tunisia, Tunis, Musee National Du Bardo (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Mosaic depicting a quadriga during chariot racing in circus
Roman civilization, 4th century. Mosaic depicting a quadriga during chariot racing in a circus

Greek civilization, relief of racer on chariot, 520 B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Relief of racer on his chariot, 520 b.C

Terracotta slab from sima (gutter) with relief depicting a chariot race from Borgia Collection, Velletri, 540-520 b. c
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Terracotta slab from sima (gutter) with relief depicting a chariot race, cm.37X71X7 From Borgia Collection, Velletri, 540-520 b.C

Fresco from the Colle Casuccini Tomb, also known as The Tomb of the Lion at Chiusi, detail, Chariot race
Etruscan civilization, 5th century a.C. Fresco from the Colle Casuccini Tomb, also known as The Tomb of the Lion at Chiusi. Detail: Chariot race

Relief depicting Circus Maximus during games
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Relief depicting Circus Maximus during games

Terracotta slab with relief depicting a biga race. Borgia Collection, about 530 b. c
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Terracotta slab with relief depicting a biga race. Length 33 cm. Borgia Collection, about 530 b.C

Florence, Palio dei Cocchi (chariot race) in Santa Maria Novella square for coronation of Ferdinand III of Lorraine
Antonio Cioci (1700-1792). Florence, the Palio dei Cocchi (chariot race) in Santa Maria Novella square for the coronation of Ferdinand III of Lorraine A Grand Duke of Tuscany June 1791

Roman civilization, mosaic portraying charioteer in one of four Circus teams from Terme di Docleziano
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Polychrome mosaic portraying a charioteer in one of the four Circus teams

Roman civilization, Relief portraying Circus Maximus during the games
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Relief portraying the Circus Maximus during the games. Detail

Relief with racing bigae in a circus
Roman civilization. Relief with racing bigae in a circus

Architectural fragment depicting winged genius driving chariot on circus track
Roman civilization. Architectural fragment depicting a winged genius driving a chariot on a circus track

Mosaic depicting quadriga during circus race, detail
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Mosaic depicting a quadriga during a circus race. Detail

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"Thrilling Chariot Racing: A Glimpse into Ancient Spectacles" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of chariot racing, a beloved sport that captivated audiences for centuries. From the grandeur of the Circus Maximus to the heart-pounding races depicted by talented artists like Gerome and Wagner, these captivating images bring to life an era filled with adrenaline-fueled competition. In Jean-Leon Gerome's masterpiece "A Roman Chariot Race, " witness the intensity as skilled charioteers maneuver their steeds around treacherous turns, vying for victory amidst roaring crowds. Alexander von Wagner's "Foremost in the Envious Race" transports us to another thrilling moment, where competitors push their limits on a racecourse steeped in history. But it wasn't just Rome that reveled in this spectacle; across continents and cultures, chariot racing left its mark. In Will H. Low's painting "Chariot Race, " we are transported to an entirely different setting - Battys Grand National Hippodrome in Kensington - where daring racers test their mettle against each other. The allure extended beyond ancient times too. Explore Ceylon through an engraving depicting a Bullock Hackery Race at Colombo or marvel at a relief from 520 BC showcasing a racer atop his majestic chariot carved meticulously out of marble. Ancient Greece also played host to this electrifying sport, as shown vividly in coloured engravings capturing intense moments during Olympic Games' chariot races. The Carnival at Rome comes alive through an engraving showcasing two-wheeled Chariot-Race held within Piazza del Popolo – a testament to how this tradition transcended borders and enthralled people far and wide. To truly appreciate these historical spectacles, delve deeper into plans such as "Plan of the Circus Maximus, Rome, " engraved by an artist in 1552.