Helios Collection (page 2)

The Colossus of Rhodes, Greece, 1933-1934. The Colossus of Rhodes was a colossus of the Greek god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC

Roman Finger-Ring with Helios driving a four-horse chariot, c3rd century. At British Museum

Roman bronze figure of the sun god Helios (Sol), 3rd century. From the British Museums collection

Pergamon Altar. Horse of Helios carriage attacking a giant
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. South frieze. Gigantomachy. Horse of Helios carriage attacking a giant

The Colossus of Rhodes, as imagined by 16th century artist Maarten van Heemskerck. The statue of the sun god Helios is said to have stood 33 metres (108 feet) high

Wild Carrot flowers carried by blurred flower in the foreground

Helios the Sun God
Helios, the sun god

WHEEL OF FORTUNE. An astrological representation of the Wheel of Fortune, depicting Mars in the highest position, but with the sun, Venus, and Mercury on the rise. German woodcut, 1490

SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Phaethons Fall, 1678, by Johann Heiss (1640-1704)
Johann Heiss (1640-1704). German painter. Phaethons Fall, 1678. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

Arthur Honegger / Helios
ARTHUR HONEGGER Swiss musician Date: 1892 - 1955

Vase Helios Phaeton Chariot Sun 17th century
Artokoloro

Illustration of Colossus of Rhodes, statue of Greek god Helios

The Four Seasons, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580 (engraving)
XJF448298 The Four Seasons, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print showing Sol, or Helios)

Colossus of Rhodes, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1572

Phaethon drives the solar wagon, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

WHEEL OF FORTUNE. An astrological representation of the Wheel of Fortune, depicting Mars in the highest position, but with the sun, Venus, and Mercury on the rise. German woodcut, 1490

SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Apollo with lyre: In Greek pantheon, god of music, poetry, archery, prophecy and healing and sometimes identified with the Sun (Helios): The model of manly beauty. Roman marble statue

Apollo Pursuing Daphne (c1755-1760). Greek mythology. Daphne, daughter of river god Peneus, dedicated to life of virginity

Janssen and Lockyer, 1868. Pierre Jules Cesar Janssen (1824-1907), French astronomerand Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920), English astronomer

Chariot of Helios section of pediment of Parthenon
Four horsed chariot of Helios rising from the ocean, from a section of the East pediment of the Parthenon, housed in the New Acropolis Museum, Athens

Hephaestus, chariot of Helios section
Left: Hephaestus overwhelming a giant; Right: Four horsed chariot of Helios rising from the ocean section of the East pediment of the Parthenon, housed in the New Acropolis Museum, Athens

Helios chariot from Parthenon Friezes
Four horse chariot of Helios the Greek sun god, from the Parthenon Friezes at the Acropolis museum Athens

Four horse chariot of Helios from Parthenon
The four horse chariot of Helios from a section of the East pediment of the Parthenon, housed in the New Acropolis Museum, Athens

Head of Helios-Sol from a Hellenistic model of Alexander Helios from Italy, Rome, church of Santa Prisca, Mithraeum
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Head of Helios-Sol from a Hellenistic model of Alexander Helios, 200-230 A.D. opus sectile, 29x26 cm. From the Mithraeum of the church of Santa Prisca in Rome

Relief depicting god of the sun Helios, from Tyre, Lebanon
Roman civilization. Relief depicting god of the sun Helios. From Tyre, Lebanon

Greece, Rhodes, Head of Helios
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. Head of Helios. From Rhodes

Italy, Sicily, Selinunte, Detail of the Sun Quadriga from metope of the temple C, limestone 6th Century B.C. Italy, Sicily, Palermo, Museo Archeologico Regionale (Archaeological Museum), Greek art

Roman civilization, Marble head of Helios from Roselle, Augusteum, Tuscany region, Italy, 1st-2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Marble head of Helios. From Roselle, Augusteum, Tuscany region, Italy

Optical Instrument and Diagrams C017 / 3509
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various optical instruments. The Main illustration shows a heliostat (from helios, the Greek word for sun, and stat)

Colossus of Rhodes, 17th-century artwork C016 / 8937
Colossus of Rhodes. 17th-century artwork of the monumental statue of the Greek sun god Helios erected in the 3rd century BC on the Greek island of Rhodes

COLOSSUS OF RHODES. One of the wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant bronze statue of Helius that stood at the harbor of Rhodes, erected in the 3rd century B.C

Colossus of Rhodes, 16th century artwork
Colossus of Rhodes with a ship, 16th century artwork. This vast bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The Nymph & the Sun God
A nymph complains to Helios (the Sun God) that Odysseus (Ulysses) and his men have sacrifed and and eaten her cattle without permission

Francis Poulenc / Helios
FRANCIS-JEAN-MARCEL POULENC French musician

7 Wonders / Rhodes / Century
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

7 Wonders / Rhodes / White
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

7 Wonders / Rhodes / Picart
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

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"Helios: The Radiant Sun God and Symbol of Power" In the ancient world, Helios was revered as the embodiment of light and power. From the majestic Colossus of Rhodes statue to the intricate engravings depicting him in all his glory, Helios captivated hearts with his radiant presence. Darius Milhaud's composition "Helios" brought this celestial deity to life through music, evoking a sense of awe and majesty. Apollo, often associated with Helios, also played a significant role in mythology as the god who personified the sun. Clear vases adorned with depictions illuminated homes and temples alike, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. Even on the grand Acropolis of Athens, statues paying homage to Helios stood tall against the sky, reminding all that he was both protector and bringer of light. Alexander the Great himself was likened to Helios in marble form - an honor bestowed upon him for his conquests that stretched across vast lands. On Pergamon Altar's Horse carriage attacking a giant scene, one could witness how even gods relied on this mighty figure for strength. As the Sun God himself, Helios held immense significance throughout history. Roman statues like Apollo Coelispex gazed at heavenly wonders while others depicted him seated nude as inventor of music - showcasing his multifaceted nature. The Chariot of the Sun fresco from 1750-60 captured imagination with its depiction of a fiery chariot traversing across skies under Helio's command. It served as a reminder that every day dawned because he willed it so. Helios remains an enduring symbol; representing warmth, vitality, and power beyond measure. Whether through art or mythological tales passed down generations after generations – he continues to inspire us with his brilliance even today.