Phidias (Mercury)

Named after Phidias - Greek sculptor (fl. c. 490-430 B.C.).

Phidias is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 100 kilometers. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.