Colossal Head of Jupiter Zeus

The Colossal Head of Jupiter Zeus, a remarkable statue located in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, is a striking work by sculptor John Osborn, completed in 1831. This monumental bust, sculpted from Bath stone and weighing six tons, exemplifies the grandeur and majesty often associated with representations of the Roman god of sky and thunder.

After Osborn's death in 1838, the statue became a symbol of community support, with efforts to secure funding to support the artist's destitute family. The bust, initially designed by Osborn and later enhanced with a new plinth by James Wilson in 1861, remains a significant artistic and historical landmark in the region.

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