Artemision Collection

The Colossus of Rhodes. The Olympian Jupiter. The Dianen Temple at Ephes, 1801. Private Collection

The Jockey of Artemision - a Hellenistic bronze statue of a young boy riding a horse, dated to around 150140 BC. A very rare surviving original bronze statue from Ancient Greece

The Temple of Diana at Ephesus (from the series The Eighth Wonders of the World), 1572. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Greek art. Classical period. Initial Period. Zeus. Bronze sculpture. Dated to the year 460 BCE Found at sea from Cape Artemision. Severe Style. Detail of the head. National Archaeological Museum

Greek Art. 2nd century BC. Jockey of Artemision. Greece
Greek Art. 2nd century BC. Jockey of Artemision. Bronze sculpture dated around the year 140 BC. Detail. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

The Poseidon of Artemision. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on bronze. Proc: GREECE. EUBOEA

Greekk. Sparta. Acropolis. Ruins of Artemision. Detail. Built between VII-VI centuries BC and reused in Roman times as a theater

Sparta. Acropolis. Ruins of Artemision
GREEK ART. ACROPOLIS OF SPARTA. Ruins of ARTEMISION. Detail. Built between VII-VI centuries BC and reused in Roman times as a theater. SPARTA. Province of Lakonia. Peloponnese

Sparta. Acropolis. The Artemision
GREEK ART. ACROPOLIS OF SPARTA. Ruins of the ARTEMISION, built between the VII-VI centuries BC and reused in Roman times as a theater. SPARTA. Province of Lakonia. Region of the Peloponnese

The Poseidon of Artemision. 460 BC. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on bronze. GREECE. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. EUBOEA

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"The Jockey of Artemision: A Masterpiece of Greek Art" The Jockey of a renowned sculpture from the Classical period of Greek art. Created during the Initial Period, this bronze statue depicts a jockey riding a horse with incredible detail and precision. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, this masterpiece was discovered in Greece and has captivated art enthusiasts ever since. The skillful craftsmanship and lifelike portrayal make it an exceptional example of ancient Greek sculpture. In addition to its artistic significance, the Jockey also holds historical importance, and is believed that this statue may have been dedicated to Zeus, as horses were often associated with him in Greek mythology. Another fascinating connection can be found in Ephesus, where the Temple of Diana stood as one of the Eighth Wonders of the World. This temple was depicted by artist Philipp Galle in his series on these wonders, showcasing its grandeur and architectural beauty. Meanwhile, at Sparta's Acropolis lies the ruins known as Artemision. These remnants provide glimpses into ancient Greek civilization and offer insights into their religious practices and cultural heritage. Amongst these ruins stands The Artemision itself - a testament to both Sparta's rich history and its reverence for deities like Poseidon. Just like the Jockey represents Zeus' association with horses, The Poseidon Statue symbolizes Poseidon's dominion over seas and water bodies.