Helios in der Quadriga

This simple lekythos shows a quadriga (four-horse carriage) in front view. Above the helmet of the charioteer appears the sun disk, which clearly identifies him as the sun god. The special feature of this vase is the depiction of Helios with a fully visible quadriga in front view. This is otherwise unknown on Greek vases.
Together with his sisters Selene (goddess of the moon) and Eos (goddess of t…