Chariot Collection (page 5)

France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Saint Herbault: Group of girls in a tank: basket pulled by horses, 1902
LUX4754228 France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Saint Herbault: Group of girls in a tank: basket pulled by horses, 1902; (add.info.: France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41)

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: A tank representing Gallic characters, 1903
LUX4810794 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: A tank representing Gallic characters, 1903; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49)

France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16), Saint Yrieix sur Charente (Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente)
LUX4723292 France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16), Saint Yrieix sur Charente (Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente): float of a flower corso with young girls, 1920; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes)

The Triumph of Waters or Neptune and Amphytritis (1664 -1677). Painting by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690)
ETI4397541 The Triumph of Waters or Neptune and Amphytritis (1664 -1677). Painting by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690)

Triumph of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident
544252 Triumph of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident and riding in chariot pulled by horses with dolphin tails

Venus from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85110 Venus from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini

Diana or the Moon from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85104 Diana or the Moon from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets

Photo Prince Louis of Bavaria, carriage, Marie Therese
947311 Photo Prince Louis of Bavaria, carriage, Marie Therese by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Nordic mythology: the giant Skrymir and the god Freyr and his boar Gullinbursti (Norse mythology)
ELD4958728 Nordic mythology: the giant Skrymir and the god Freyr and his boar Gullinbursti (Norse mythology: the giant Skrymir and god Frey (Freyr)

The Stockton Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Stockton Race Cup, 1864. Horse racing trophy. The Stockton cup, won by Bandarilla on Thursday, Sept. 1, was manufactured by Messrs. E. and E. Emanuel, of Portsmouth designed and modelled by Mr

Ancient Rome: the eccentricites of the Roman Emperor Heliogabale (or elagabal) (203-222)
ELD4876740 Ancient Rome: the eccentricites of the Roman Emperor Heliogabale (or elagabal) (203-222) parading on a chariot pulled by women (Ancient rome)

The Crossing of the Red Sea. Creator: School of Frans Francken the Younger
The Crossing of the Red Sea, Unknown date

Venus and Adonis, 1729. Creator: Francois Lemoyne
Venus and Adonis, 1729

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. From almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 1 of 3), between 1700 and 1725. Creator: Unknown
Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 1 of 3), between 1700 and 1725

Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 2 of 3), between 1700 and 1725. Creator: Unknown
Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 2 of 3), between 1700 and 1725

Phra Malai Manuscript (image 5 of 21), between c1860 and c1880. Creator: Unknown
Phra Malai Manuscript (image 5 of 21), between c1860 and c1880

Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790. Creator: Unknown
Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. After his banishment from the kingdom, Vessantara is accompanied into the forest by his wife, Maddi, and their two children

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3, c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3, c1920-1940

Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmana Fights Indrajit, 1775-1800. An avatar of the god Vishnu, Rama's story is told in the "Ramayana, " a tale of kingship, morality, and devotion

The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. Creator: Unknown
The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. A herd of elephants is playing in a river when their leader is attacked by a crocodile

Krishna and Balarama Arrive in the Forest, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between c1800 and c1825 Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Arrive in the Forest, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between c1800 and c1825

The March Against Jarasandha, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... 1st half of 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The March Against Jarasandha, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), First half of 17th century

Vrishaketu and Bhima Fighting Yavanatha, Scene from the Story of Babhruvahana... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Vrishaketu and Bhima Fighting Yavanatha, Scene from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Fight with Ghatotkacha, Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Fight with Ghatotkacha, Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Jupiter and the Other Gods Asking Helios to Resume Control of the Chariot, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Jupiter and the Other Gods Asking Helios to Resume Control of the Chariot, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 5

Krishna and Balarama Being Driven by Akrura to Mathura, Folio from a Bhagavata... c1730. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Being Driven by Akrura to Mathura, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1730

Tor's Fight with the Giants, 1872. Creator: Marten Eskil Winge
Tor's Fight with the Giants, 1872

Canto X, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto X, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Imaginary Tale showing Battle Scene with Slain Princess, Mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Tale showing Battle Scene with Slain Princess, Mid-17th century

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

Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 47

Venus, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Venus, c1585. Series: The Seven Planets, pl. 5

Saturn, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Saturn, c1585. Series: The Seven Planets, pl. 4

Jupiter, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Jupiter, c1585. Series: The Seven Planets, pl. 3

Mars, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Mars, c1585. From Planetarium - Effectus et Eorum in Signis Zodiac

Mercury, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Mercury, c1585. From The Seven Planets, pl. 6

The Moon, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
The Moon, c1585. From The Seven Planets, pl. 2

The Sun, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
The Sun, c1585. From The Seven Plantes, pl. 1

Diana and Her Chariot, Printed 1541. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Diana and Her Chariot, Printed 1541

Triumphal chariot for Santa Rosalia, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Triumphal chariot for Santa Rosalia, 1778. Possibly a procession in Palermo for the saint's feast day on on 15 July. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Ceiling of Astley's Theatre, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Ceiling of Astley's Theatre, 1858. Refurbished building in London. This theatre, on its reopening, has presented new attractions which deserve express notice

Prometheus Forms Man and Animates Him with Fire from Heaven, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Prometheus Forms Man and Animates Him with Fire from Heaven, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, plate 2

Phaeton Asking for the Chariot, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Phaeton Asking for the Chariot, published 1590. From Ovid's Metamorphoses, book II, plate 1, title page

Phaeton Driving the Chariot to the Sun, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Phaeton Driving the Chariot to the Sun, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 3

Scene from the Arch of Titus, c.1791. Creator: Jean Guillaume Moitte
Scene from the Arch of Titus, c.1791

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"Unleashing the Power: The Majestic Chariot Throughout History" From the fierce Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe to the enchanting Freya in her celestial chariot, history has witnessed the grandeur and significance of this iconic mode of transportation. As depicted in Kay Nielsen's masterpiece, "The Chariot, " its allure transcends time. Dating back to ancient civilizations, we find an Assyrian king confidently commanding his empire from his majestic chariot. Meanwhile, General Lew Wallace's renowned book, "Ben-Hur, " immortalizes a thrilling chariot race scene that captivates readers even today. In tales of heroism and tragedy during the Trojan War, Achilles' fatal encounter with Hector is forever etched in our minds—a moment when a warrior's fate was sealed by a swift chariot strike. Similarly, Thor valiantly battles against Jotunes atop his thunderous chariot as he defends Asgard. The Shield of Achilles stands as a testament to divine craftsmanship—an emblem used by him during his legendary clash with Hector. It symbolizes both protection and devastation within one artifact. Queen Boudicca emerges as an indomitable force—inciting Britons to revolt against Roman oppression while standing tall on her war-chariot. Accompanied by her two daughters, she embodies strength and resilience throughout their quest for freedom. Even further back in time lies the Trundholm sun chariot—an exquisite relic from Early Bronze Age Scandinavia that showcases humanity's fascination with celestial bodies and their connection to earthly power. Lastly, who can forget the exhilarating spectacle of ancient Rome's famous chariot races? These adrenaline-fueled competitions brought together skilled drivers who risked life and limb for glory amidst roaring crowds. Throughout centuries past and present, whether it be through mythology or historical accounts—the captivating essence of the chariot endures.