Fontana del Nettuno

Fountain of Neptune
Date
basin: 1574-1576; sculptures: 1878
Work Type
Material/Technique
Style/Period

Basin designed by Giacomo della Porta in 1574, then was given the sculptures later in 19th c. (1878) by Antonio della Bitta and Gregorio ZappalĂ .

References

  • Detail: Octopus and fountain
  • Detail: Basin decoration
  • Detail: Horse and child
  • Detail: Neptune
  • Detail: Profile view Neptune
  • Detail: Putto and fish basin decoration
  • Detail: Nereid sculpture
  • View of fountain facing South
  • Detail: Horse
  • Detail: Rear view of Neptune and octopus tentacles facing South
  • Detail: Profile of horse facing West
  • Detail: Rear of Putto facing West
  • Exterior: View from South of Fontana del Nettuno
  • Exterior: View from North of Fontana del Nettuno