European painter (17th-18th century) - Helios and Phaeton. 63 x 135 cm without frame, 72 x 143.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on panel, in integrated wooden frame. - Condition report: Good state of preservation of the painted surface. - In Greek mythology, Phaeton, son of the sun god Helios, asked his father to be allowed to drive the chariot of the Sun for one day to demonstrate his divine descent. Helios reluctantly agreed, but Phaeton, unable to control the fiery horses, rose too high, burning the sky, then too low, setting the earth on fire. To prevent the destruction of the world, Zeus struck him with a thunderbolt, causing him to plunge into the river Eridanus. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packaged. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the release times for the certificates are 40 days from the date of appointment: The new legislation in force since 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the commission of experts. All costs of this operation are included.