Copy after Giambologna's Neptune Fountain in Piazza San Petronio, Bologna 1595 - 1605

This anonymous drawing is a copy after Giambologna's famous Neptune Fountain in Bologna, Italy. The drawing depicts a detailed view of the fountain, with the god Neptune standing on a sea monster and holding a trident, while other figures and dolphins decorate the base. The artist utilizes red chalk to accurately represent the detail of the structure and its placement within the piazza. This drawing offers insight into the artistic appreciation of the fountain and the importance of public works in Renaissance Italy. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.