Sun God Collection (#3)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Horus, Sun God, Sun symbol, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina
3476227 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Horus, Sun God, Sun symbol, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina, 19th dynasty (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Horus, Sun God)

The Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun-god, was erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. It was 33 meters or 108 feet high and collapsed during an earthquake in 226 BC

Plate 4: Apollo; statue of the nude god standing on a socle, wearing a crown and holding a scepter in his right hand and an orb in his left; from Statues of Roman Gods after Jacques Jonghelinck, 1586

A Sacrifice to Apollo, 1672. Creator: Zacharias Webber
A Sacrifice to Apollo, 1672

Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas, 1581. Creator: Melchior Meier
Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas, 1581

Apollo seated at the right with a lyre, pointing to a kneeling man who is about to flay... 1530-60
Apollo seated at the right with a lyre, pointing to a kneeling man who is about to flay Marsyas tied naked to a tree at left, 1530-60

Apollo sitting on Parnassus surrounded by the muses and famous poets, ca. 1517-20. ca. 1517-20
Apollo sitting on Parnassus surrounded by the muses and famous poets, ca. 1517-20

Apollo standing at the left, his hand resting on the shoulder of Hyacinthus, Cupid in the... 1506
Apollo standing at the left, his hand resting on the shoulder of Hyacinthus, Cupid in the lower right, 1506

The Apollo Belvedere from the Vatican his left hand resting on the tree trunk aroun... ca. 1510-27
The Apollo Belvedere from the Vatican his left hand resting on the tree trunk around which coils a python, ca. 1510-27

Apollo and Daphne, 1715-96. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
Apollo and Daphne, 1715-96

[Four Cupids; Apollo and Daphne in the Background], 16th-early 17th cen... 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Anon
[Four Cupids; Apollo and Daphne in the Background], 16th-early 17th century

Apollo and Diana, ca. 1503-5. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Apollo and Diana, ca. 1503-5

Triumphal arch with sculpture of Louis XIV as Apollo and fireworks in the backgrou... 17th century. Creator: Anon
Triumphal arch with sculpture of Louis XIV as Apollo and fireworks in the background, 17th century

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

Foot of a Cista (Storage Box), early 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Foot of a Cista (Storage Box), early 5th century BCE

Apollo and His Horses, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier
Apollo and His Horses, n.d

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

Calyx Krater (Mixing Bowl), about 400-380 BCE. Creator: Perugia Painter
Calyx Krater (Mixing Bowl), about 400-380 BCE

Interior of a Fictitious Ancient Temple with a Burnt Offering to Apollo, 1808-9 (oil on wood)
5615445 Interior of a Fictitious Ancient Temple with a Burnt Offering to Apollo, 1808-9 (oil on wood) by Kohl, Ludwig (1746-1821); 66x87 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic

Die Ewige Braut, plate 2, from the portfolio Lebenszeichen, pub. 1908 in Berlin by Fritz Heyder Verlag
AFC232068 Die Ewige Braut, plate 2, from the portfolio Lebenszeichen, pub. 1908 in Berlin by Fritz Heyder Verlag by Fidus (Hugo Hoppener) (1868-1948); Private Collection

Corinthian Capital with Sun God Surya Riding a Chariot (Quadriga), 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Apollo and the Muses, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune
Apollo and the Muses, n.d

Design for Ceiling Fresco: Apollo and the Muses with Minerva Destroying Ignorance, n. d
Design for Ceiling Fresco: Apollo and the Muses with Minerva Destroying Ignorance, n.d

Wall Clock, France, 1735 / 40. Creators: Jean-Pierre Latz, Francis Bayley
Wall Clock, France, 1735/40

Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine I, 318 AD. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine I, 318 AD. Sun deity Sol on reverse. Minted in Londinium (modern London)

Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine I, 317 AD. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine I, 317 AD. Sun deity Sol on reverse. Minted in Aquileia [in modern Italy]

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later

Coin Depicting the God Apollo (?), 336-323 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo (?), 336-323 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, after 250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, after 250 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, (75-50 BC ?). Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, (75-50 BC ?)

Mandala of Surya, the Sun God, and Lesser Planetary Deities, Angkor period, 12th century

Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovids Metamorphoses, Aubusson, c. 1650

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, about 250-190 BCE or later. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, about 250-190 BCE or later

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 320-200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 320-200 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 2nd century BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 3rd century BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, about 300-200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, about 300-200 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 238-183 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 238-183 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, about 42 BCE, issued by P. Clodius

Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, about 97 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, about 97 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, 85 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, 85 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, 49 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, 49 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, about 67 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, about 67 BCE

Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, about 90 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, about 90 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, 66 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo, 66 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, about 357-353 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, about 357-353 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 222-187 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Apollo, 222-187 BCE

Coin Depicting the God Apollo and the Goddess Artemis, 2nd-1st century BCE

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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.