Phaeton 1776

"Phaeton," a 1776 print by the British artist Benjamin Green (1739-1798), depicts a scene from Greek mythology. In this print, Phaeton, the son of the sun god Helios, is shown driving his father's chariot, the four horses pulling the sun across the sky. The image is a powerful example of the Neoclassical style, which was popular in the 18th century. It is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.