Phaeton Struck Down by Jupiter's Thunder, from The Temple of the Muses
1733
18th Century
13 3/4 x 10 in. (34.9 x 25.4 cm)
Bernard Picart,
French,
(1673–1733)
Published by
Zachariah Chatelain,
Dutch,
b. 18th Century
Object Type:
PRINTS
Creation Place:
Europe
Medium and Support:
Engraving
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds provided by the Art Angels
Accession Number:
14-G-3618
Label from “Between Heaven and Hades: Journeys in Renaissance and Baroque Prints”, La Salle University Art Museum, September 13 - December 15, 2017:
According to Greek mythology, the sun god Helios (Sol) daily draws the sun across the sky in his golden chariot. One day, his strong-willed son Phaeton borrows his vehicle. But Phaeton loses control of the horses, and the fiery chariot threatens the world below. The sky god Zeus (Jupiter) intervenes and strikes down the wayward youth, who plunges to his death.
Current Location:
In Storage
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