Fountain of Neptune
by AMMANATI, Bartolomeo, Marble and bronze
The fountain was designed and sculpted for the most part by Ammanati. It was unveiled in 1565 on the occasion of the marriage between Francesco I dei Medici and Giovanna d’Austria. Dominating the fountain in the centre is the huge mass of Neptune, christened by the Florentines “Il Biancone” (Big White Man). The bronze statues arond the rim of the fountain, depicting naiads and satyrs are mostly by Ammanati and Giambologna, followers of Michelangelo.