Fontein van Neptunus te Messina, Italië 1880 - 1900

This photograph by Ledru Mauro depicts the "Fontein van Neptunus te Messina, Italië," or the Fountain of Neptune in Messina, Italy, a monumental fountain featuring the Roman god Neptune. The photograph, taken between 1880 and 1900, showcases the fountain's impressive scale and intricate detail, with Neptune standing majestically at its center, holding a trident. The presence of figures in the foreground adds a sense of scale and context to the image, highlighting the grandeur of the fountain. This photograph is a striking example of 19th-century photography documenting architectural and sculptural masterpieces.