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Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris - Fontaine de Medicis
Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris - Fontaine de Medicis. Built in about 1630 by Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France and regent of King Louis XIII of France. It was moved to its present location and extensively rebuilt in 1864-66. Polyphemus Surprising Acis and Galatea, by sculptor Auguste Ottin, was added to the fountain in 1866 and forms the central focus to this view of the fountain. Date: circa 1910s
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Auguste Bronze Close Cyclops Fontaine Fountain Fourth Galatea Jardin Luxembourg Marble Marie Medici Medicis Oppulent Polyphemus Sculpted Sculptor Surprising Widow Acis
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Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris: A Timeless Ode to History and Artistry The enchanting scene before you is that of the Fontaine de Medicis, or the Medici Fountain, located in the heart of Paris's Jardin du Luxembourg. This opulent fountain, built around 1630, is a testament to the rich history and artistic prowess of France. Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France and regent of King Louis XIII, commissioned the fountain in memory of her late husband. Originally situated in the Tuileries Gardens, it was later moved to its current location in the Jardin du Luxembourg and extensively rebuilt between 1864 and 1866. The central focus of this view is the magnificent sculpture of Polyphemus Surprising Acis and Galatea, created by the skilled hands of Auguste Ottin. The bronze and white marble sculpture, added to the fountain in 1866, depicts the mythological tale of Polyphemus, the Cyclops, who, infatuated with the nymph Galatea, tries to capture her lover, Acis. The intricate details of the sculpture, with its lifelike expressions and fluid movements, transport us back in time, allowing us to witness the beauty and artistry of the past. The Fontaine de Medicis stands as a symbol of the opulence and grandeur of the French monarchy, a reminder of the rich history that continues to captivate and inspire visitors to Paris. Captured in this photograph during the 1910s, the Fontaine de Medicis remains a cherished landmark in the Jardin du Luxembourg, inviting us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the enduring legacy of French history and artistry.
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