The Artemision Bronze statue is a large Greek statue of a naked man, identified as either Zeus or Poseidon, as both gods were often depicted holding tridents in ancient Greek art. The statue's true identity may never be known for certain. It was discovered in the sea off the coast of Cape Artemisium in Greece by fishermen in 1928. The statue is believed to have been created around 460-450 BC and is thought to have been lost at sea while being transported to Italy. The statue is made of bronze and stands at over 2 meters tall. It is one of the few surviving bronze statues from ancient Greece and is known for its realistic detailing of the human form.


The statue is believed to have been created using the lost wax casting method, which was commonly used in ancient Greece. The statue is thought to have been created by one of several famous sculptors of the time, including Kalamis or Onatas. The statue depicts a muscular, bearded man with his weight on one leg and his other leg bent slightly at the knee. The man is holding a trident or lightning bolt in his right hand and his left hand is outstretched. The statue is now on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.

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