The Sheaf Fountain, Baroque fountain in the Monplaisir Garden, Peterhof, Russia

The Sheaf Fountain is the central fountain of the Monplaisir Garden at Peterhof, built in 1722–1723 by architect Nicolò Michetti and fountain master P. Sualem. Its centre is a tall tufa-clad pedestal shaped like a sheaf of grain, from which a jet rises 4.5 metres; 24 inclined jets ring it on upper and lower tiers, and water flows over five marble spouts into a basin 12 metres across.

Peter the Great commissioned this fountain system in the early 1700s to rival the grandeur of Western European royal courts. The project was central to his vision of establishing Russia as a European power through magnificent palaces and gardens.

The sheaf shape recalls the fountain's name and its 1722–1723 origin under Peter I, when architect Nicolò Michetti and fountain master Sualem built it. In the late 18th century the tuff base was remade as an inverted truncated cone decorated with multicoloured shells and the fountain was renamed "The Crown", after a similar jet in the Summer Garden. It regained its sheaf form in 1951.

The garden is open from May through October with water displays running daily during this season. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the park is large and requires considerable walking to view all features.

The fountain's centre is a tufa-covered post shaped like a sheaf of wheat, from which a single jet rises 4.5 metres. Around it, 24 inclined jets form two rings, and water leaves through five marble spouts. The basin is 12 metres across.