Charioteer Collection

Bronze Statue of The Charioteer (c. 470 BC) - Delphi, Greece
Bronze Statue of The Charioteer (c.470 BC) - Delphi, Greece. Also known as Heniokhos (the rein-holder), the artwork is one of the best-known statues surviving from Ancient Greece

The Charioteer. ca. 475 BC. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on bronze. GREECE. Delphi. Delphi Museum

ANCIENT ROME: CHARIOT RACE. Chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Alexander von Wagner (1838-1919)

Roman fresco, Ostia Antica
Roman fresco. Fresco showing a Roman charioteer with a crown and holding a palm branch. This fresco is in the Building of the Charioteers at Ostia Antica

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)

Chariot with Horse and Driver, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Chariot with Horse and Driver, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Le char d'Apollon - esquisse pour l'ancien hôtel de Ville, c.1851. Creator: Léon Cogniet
Le char d'Apollon - esquisse pour l'ancien hotel de Ville, c.1851. Sketch for the old town hall. Chariot of Apollo

Le char d'Apollon - esquisse pour l'ancien hôtel de Ville, c.1851. Creator: Léon Cogniet
Le char d'Apollon - esquisse pour l'ancien hotel de Ville, c.1851. Sketch for the old town hall. Chariot of Apollo

The Crossing of the Red Sea, c.1585. Creator: Jan Wierix
The Crossing of the Red Sea, c.1585

The Crossing of the Red Sea, 1585. Creator: Jan Wierix
The Crossing of the Red Sea, 1585

Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Le char du soleil, c.1851. Creator: Léon Cogniet
Esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Le char du soleil, c.1851. Chariot of the Sun pulled by four horses

Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Le char du soleil, c.1851. Creator: Léon Cogniet
Esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Le char du soleil, c.1851. Chariot of the Sun pulled by four horses

The Fall of Phaeton. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Fall of Phaeton

Bandbox, 1940. Creator: Harold Merriam
Bandbox, 1940

Carro di Cerere (Chariot of Ceres). Creator: Pietro de Angelis
Carro di Cerere (Chariot of Ceres)

Bandbox Paper, 1935/1942. Creator: Robert Galvin
Bandbox Paper, 1935/1942

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

Goodwood Race Prize - Phaeton and Apollo, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Race Prize - Phaeton and Apollo, 1854. Horse racing trophy. Cup...from the establishment of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell; it has been designed and modelled by Mr. H. H

Apotheosis of a Hero, n.d. Creators: Domenico Mondo, Sir James Thornhill, Agostino Carracci
Apotheosis of a Hero, n.d

Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Sun, 1544/45. Creator: Lelio Orsi
Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Sun, 1544/45

Ceiling Design with Mars Driving His Chariot, 1565/69. Creator: Lattanzio Gambara
Ceiling Design with Mars Driving His Chariot, 1565/69

Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Sun, 1519/21. Creator: Workshop of Pietro Buonaccorsi, called Perino del Vaga
Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Sun, 1519/21

The Triumph of Boodle, from Boodle, n.d. Creator: Joseph Keppler
The Triumph of Boodle, from Boodle, n.d

The Moon, plate 41 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
The Moon, plate 41 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465

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

Surya Narayan, the Sun God (painted relief)
DND111538 Surya Narayan, the Sun God (painted relief) by Indian School; Jalaram Temple, Bilimora, Gujarat, India; Dinodia

Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Freya (Frigg) goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology, driving her chariot pulled by cats
Freya (Frigg) goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology, wife of Wotan (Odin), driving her chariot pulled by cats. Friday is named for her

The Chariot Race, c. 1882 (oil on canvas) (detail of 201093)
483415 The Chariot Race, c.1882 (oil on canvas) (detail of 201093) by Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Chariot Race, c. 1882 (oil on canvas) (detail of 201093)
MAN328373 The Chariot Race, c.1882 (oil on canvas) (detail of 201093) by Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919); 138.2 x 347 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Chariot Race, c. 1882 (oil on canvas) (detail of 201093)
MAN328374 The Chariot Race, c.1882 (oil on canvas) (detail of 201093) by Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919); 138.2 x 347 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Chariot Race, c. 1882 (oil on canvas)
MAN201093 The Chariot Race, c.1882 (oil on canvas) by Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919); 138.2x347 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Plate 31: The triumph of Scipio Africanus; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Princip... 1636
Plate 31: The triumph of Scipio Africanus; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Bandbox (section), c. 1939. Creator: David Dorfman
Bandbox (section), c. 1939

Knob-Handled Patera (Dish), 330-320 BCE. Creator: Baltimore Painter
Knob-Handled Patera (Dish), 330-320 BCE

Arjuna Slays Karna, Page from a Mahabharata Series, c. 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Arjuna Slays Karna, Page from a Mahabharata Series, c. 19th century

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

Brooch, Glasgow, Mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Brooch, Glasgow, Mid 19th century

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Charioteer, 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Charioteer, 5th century BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Arethusa, 474-450 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Arethusa, 474-450 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Quadriga with Bearded Charioteer, 485-478 BCE

The Triumph of Caesar from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by Justus van Egmont

Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475/1500

Bandbox Design, c. 1937. Creator: Lawrence Flynn
Bandbox Design, c. 1937

Work and occupations in Ancient Greece. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996281 Work and occupations in Ancient Greece. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Work and occupations in Ancient Greece)

Black-figure column krater depicting a chariot, 520-510 BC (ceramic)
CZA228737 Black-figure column krater depicting a chariot, 520-510 BC (ceramic) by Painter of Tarquinia (fl.6th Century BC); height: 34 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Greek, out of copyright

Delphi, Head of the Charioteer (b / w photo)
6010743 Delphi, Head of the Charioteer (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delphi, Head of the Charioteer)

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The charioteer, a figure deeply rooted in ancient history and mythology, holds a significant place in various cultures around the world. From Classical Greek art to Roman frescoes and beyond, depictions of charioteers have captivated audiences for centuries. One such masterpiece is "The Charioteer, " dating back to 475 BC in Classical Greece. This sculpture showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of that era, capturing the essence of strength and control as the charioteer guides his horses with precision. In Ancient Rome, chariot races were a popular form of entertainment at venues like the Circus Maximus. A line engraving from the 19th century depicts this thrilling spectacle, showcasing the intense competition among skilled drivers vying for victory. Moving further east to Delphi, Greece, we encounter another remarkable bronze statue of The Charioteer from around 470 BC. This masterpiece stands as a testament to both artistic skill and reverence for these skilled athletes who commanded their teams with grace and expertise. "The Chariot Race, " an oil painting created in 1882 by an unknown artist (detail shown), captures the excitement and energy surrounding this ancient sport. The vibrant colors bring to life the intensity felt by both participants and spectators alike during these exhilarating events. Not limited solely to human figures driving chariots are mythological beings like Freya (Frigg), goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology. She is often depicted driving her majestic chariot pulled by cats—an enchanting portrayal that reflects her power over passion and desire. Even Barcelona's rich history features representations of quadrigas—chariots drawn by four horses—in its Roman mosaics depicting scenes from circus games held within its walls centuries ago. Lastly, we cannot forget Ramses II's iconic depiction riding his mighty chariot during the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 B. C. , symbolizing not only military prowess but also strategic brilliance.