Enceladus Fountain, Mythological fountain in Gardens of Versailles, France
The Enceladus Fountain presents a lead sculpture emerging from rocks with water streaming from its mouth in the Bosquet de l'Encelade.
Gaspard and Balthazard Marsy created this fountain between 1675 and 1677 during Louis XIV's extensive renovation of the Versailles gardens.
The fountain depicts the fallen giant Enceladus, buried under rocks as punishment for attempting to overthrow the gods of Mount Olympus.
Visitors access the fountain through garden paths, with water displays occurring during specific hours throughout the spring and summer seasons.
Water forcefully projects from the giant's mouth, representing his final cry of pain as he remains trapped beneath the weight of stones.
Location: Versailles
Inception: 1675
Architects: Gaspard and Balthazard Marsy
Creator: Gaspard and Balthazard Marsy
Made from material: lead, gold leaf
Part of: Bosquet de l'Encelade
GPS coordinates: 48.80806,2.11250
Latest update: October 3, 2025 08:07
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