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Statue of Neptune, Fonte del Nettuno in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

Statue of Neptune, Fonte del Nettuno in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

1-271-102 - Peter Thompson/Heritage Images

Statue of Neptune, Fonte del Nettuno in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. The marble sculpture of the Fountain of Neptune was created by Bartolomeo Ammanati between 1565 and 1575. The bronze figures of tritons and water nymphs are by Giambologna. The fountain was commissioned in celebration of the wedding of Francesco de Medici and Joan of Austria.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Peter Thompson, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Giambologna: Flemish, Italian: Artist, sculptor, goldsmith and architect
  2. Bartolomeo Ammanati: Italian, Florentine: Sculptor, architect
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Italy Tuscany Firenze Florence

  1. 43 46 00 N , 011 15 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Mythology

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

The Arts Fine Art Sculpture

Places Europe Italy Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4755x3672
File Size : 51,154kb

Aliases

  1. 81Q0-030681-00-PTM.tif
  1. 0470006714
  1. 1-271-102
  1. 1271102
  1. 81Q0/030681/00/PTM
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