Fontana dell'Aquilone in de Vaticaanse tuinen 1653 - 1691

This etching by Giovanni Francesco Venturini, created between 1653 and 1691, depicts the Fontana dello Scoglio, a fountain located in the Vatican Gardens. The intricate design features a large, rocky outcrop with multiple cascading waterfalls. The fountain is surrounded by a pond, and the composition includes several figures in the foreground. The etching's meticulous detail and perspective capture the grandeur of the fountain and its surrounding environment. The inscription below the image indicates the fountain's location and credits Carlo Maderni as the architect. This artwork serves as a visual record of the fountain's design and its place within the Vatican Gardens.