Quadriga Collection (page 3)

Attic black-figure Amphora depticting a wheeled chariot, 520-500 BC (clay)
FIT278748 Attic black-figure Amphora depticting a wheeled chariot, 520-500 BC (clay) by Lysippides Painter (fl.530-510 BC) (manner of); height:31.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

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

New Year greeting card, 1913. Postcard sent in 1913
660564 New Year greeting card, 1913. Postcard sent in 1913. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Charioteer, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404450 Charioteer, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from a binding of Peintures de Vases Antiques Vulgairement)

Charioteers, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404449 Charioteers, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from a binding of Peintures de Vases Antiques Vulgairement)

Attic black-figure dinos depicting charioteers, c. 590 BC (ceramic) (b / w photo)
XIR207817 Attic black-figure dinos depicting charioteers, c.590 BC (ceramic) (b/w photo) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

The Harnessing of the Horses of the Sun, c. 1731 (oil on canvas)
BWM150062 The Harnessing of the Horses of the Sun, c.1731 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 98.1x73.6 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
FTB165466 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Wellington Arch and Quadriga, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Arch and Quadriga, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Wellington Arch, Entrance to the Green Park, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Arch, Entrance to the Green Park, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London designed by Decimus Burton and built 1826-1830

Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London

Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Wellington Arch, Constitution Hill, Hyde Park Corner, London Date: 1913

A Roman Mosaic at Lyons, Representing the Circus Games, 1942. Artist: F. Artaud
A Roman Mosaic at Lyons, Representing the Circus Games, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

The Wellington Arch, London, c1910. The Wellington Arch, Consitution Hill, London

Tomb of Mausolus at Halicarnassus, 1933-1934. Halicarnassus was an ancient Greek city on the south-west coast of Turkey built on the site occupied today by the town of Bodrum

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

Quadriga, Kerkouane, Tunisia, 3rd century BC. Kerkouane was a Punic city in north-eastern Tunisia. It was abandoned c250 BC during the First Punic War and was never rebuilt by the Romans

Quadriga by Johann Gottfried Schadow (1764-1850). Brandenbur
Quadriga, chariot drawn by four horses driven by Victoria Goddess. Copy by the original of 1793, by Johann Gottfried Schadow (1764-1850). Brandenburg Gate. Berlin. Germany

Adrian Jones with Peace sculpture
Captain Adrian Jones (1845-1938), sculptor, in his studio with the plaster cast of the allegorical figure of Peace, to be placed in the four-horse chariot (entitled Peace in her Quadriga)

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany
The Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall, viewed from West Berlin, Germany, with people walking past in the rain. The sign in German reads: Attention, you are now leaving West Berlin. Date: 1960s

Border guards in East Berlin, Germany
A group of border guards in East Berlin, Germany, with the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall in the middle distance. Date: 1970s

Roman mosaic of the Circus of Barcelona depicting a quadriga with the name of the horses and charioteers. Probably 4th century AD. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Spain

Quadriga on the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

Quadriga of Brandenburg Gate at night, Berlin, Germany

Quadriga on top of the Brandenburger Tor, Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate), famous landmark in Berlin Germany

Quadriga de l Auroa, La Cascada, architect Josep Fontsere, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

La Cascada, fountain with Quadriga de l Auroa, architect Josep Fontsere, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Barcelona, Spain - Parque Cascada - The Fountain
Barcelona, Spain - Parque Cascada (Parc de la Ciutadella / Citadel Park). The Parks Fountain. Date: 1905

Brandenburg Gate at night, East Berlin, Germany
Brandenburg Gate at night, viewed from within East Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

The Aurigas mosaic. 4th century. The victoriuos charioteer Marcianus with his chariot. He carries a palm of triumph in one hand and the whip in the other

Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Empuries. Black-figure pottery
Greek art. Spain. Catalonia. Black-figure pottery. Found in Empuries. 5th century BC. Detail quadriga. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona

Germany. Berlin. Brandenburg Gate crowned by the Quadriga of
Germany. Berlin. Brandenburg Gate, built between 1788 and 1791 by Carl Langhans in classical style. Crowned by the Quadriga of Victory (1793)

Design Colossal Triumphal Arch Surmounted Quadriga
Artokoloro

Europe, France, Paris. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
France, Paris. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Quadriga, Berlin Mitte, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) at sunrise, Platz des 18 Marz, Berlin Mitte, Berlin, Germany, Europe

View of Wellington Arch (aquatint)
XCF276495 View of Wellington Arch (aquatint) by Atkinson, L. A. & Baxter, T. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Chariot Race, after a painting by Carle Vernet (oil on canvas)
XIR231704 Ancient Chariot Race, after a painting by Carle Vernet (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 63x79 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

The Judgement of Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224410 The Judgement of Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Entrance of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) into Babylon (oil on canvas)
XIR155525 The Entrance of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) into Babylon (oil on canvas) by Fontebasso, Francesco (1709-69); 36x80 cm; Musee des Pays de L Ain, Bourg-en-Bresse

Triumph of Love, inspired by Triumphs by Petrarch (1304-74) (oil on panel)
XAL194156 Triumph of Love, inspired by Triumphs by Petrarch (1304-74) (oil on panel) (see 194157 for detail) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); Museo Bandini, Fiesole

Apotheosis of Napoleon I (1769-1821) 1853 (oil on canvas) (see 429032 for detail)
XIR180456 Apotheosis of Napoleon I (1769-1821) 1853 (oil on canvas) (see 429032 for detail) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Allegory of the Battle of Austerlitz, preparatory drawing for the decoration of a
XIR175736 Allegory of the Battle of Austerlitz, preparatory drawing for the decoration of a large Sevres vase destined for the Imperial Palace of Saint-Cloud, 1806 (w/c on paper) by Bergeret

Brandenburg Gate (Tor) at night, Berlin, Germany, Europe

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A Quadriga, a magnificent symbol of power and victory, can be found in various iconic locations across Europe. In the heart of Venice's St. Mark's Square, The Horses of St. Mark stand proudly atop their pedestals, evoking awe and admiration from all who pass by. These majestic creatures also grace Wellington Arch in London, embodying strength and elegance on Constitution Hill. The origins of the Quadriga trace back to ancient Rome, where it was commonly seen in chariot races with four horses charging forward at lightning speed. This timeless representation of speed and triumph has transcended time and geography. In Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard stands the renowned Brandenburg Gate adorned with its own Quadriga winged victory sculpture. Crafted by Johann Gottfried Schadow, this masterpiece captures the essence of glory that resonates throughout Germany. Not limited to Germany alone, Brussels boasts its own Cinquantenaire arch crowned with a striking Quadriga sculpture overlooking the city skyline. As dawn breaks or fireworks illuminate the night sky behind these monuments, they become even more enchanting symbols of grandeur. From Barcelona's Roman mosaic depicting a quadriga to Venezia square's Vittoriano monument showcasing this emblematic figure known as Altare della Patria - each location adds its unique touch to this age-old symbol. Whether witnessing an illuminated Brandenburger Tor gate during festival rehearsals or basking in the sun rising behind Brussels' Cinquantenaire arch - one cannot help but feel captivated by these extraordinary works of art that have stood witness to countless historical moments. The Quadrigas scattered across Europe serve as reminders that no matter where we are geographically or historically placed; human aspirations for victory remain universal.