Phaeton op de zonnewagen 1649 - 1687

"Phaeton op de zonnewagen" is a drawing by Hendrik Abbé, a Dutch artist born in 1639. This drawing depicts a scene from Greek mythology, where the young Phaeton, son of the sun god Helios, attempts to drive his father's chariot across the sky, resulting in disastrous consequences. The artist masterfully captures the dynamic energy of the four horses pulling the chariot, which are depicted in motion and full of life. This detailed drawing, created using black chalk on paper, is a classic example of 17th-century Dutch Baroque art.