Saturne, Fountain in the Gardens of Versailles, France.
This fountain features a central gilded lead sculpture depicting the Roman god Saturn surrounded by cherubs on an island decorated with seashells and marine motifs.
Created by François Girardon between 1672 and 1676 during Louis XIV's reign, this fountain belongs to the Grand Commission of the Four Seasons sculptural program.
The fountain symbolizes winter in the mythological seasons series, representing Saturn as a winged elderly figure evoking the passage of time and natural cycles.
The fountain operates daily from 8 AM to 6 PM and comes alive during the Musical Fountain Shows held on weekends from April to November.
This fountain features eight water jets emerging from bronze cherubs that alternate with hourglass motifs connected by golden flower garlands representing temporal themes.
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