Fontana del Nettuno

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

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

References

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