The Latona Fountain in the Gardens of Versailles lies in the Latona Basin between the Palace of Versailles and the Grand Canal. On the top tier, there is a statue of the goddess Latona, mother of …

Inspired by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Latona's Fountain illustrates the transformation of the Lycian peasants into amphibians after they prevented the goddess and her children, Diana and Apollo, from …

Jul 17, 2024 · The Parterre Latone, or Latona Fountain, stands as a monumental testament to the power and grandeur that characterized the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King. More than just a water feature, …

The Latona Fountain is a monumental Baroque water feature located in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, France, depicting a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses in which the goddess Latona …

Latona’s fountain was inspired by The Metamorphoses by Ovide. It illustrates the story of Latona, the mother of Apollo and Diana, protecting her children from the insults of the peasants of Lycia and …

The Latona Fountain is one of those spots that quietly steals your breath away once you actually stop and soak it all in. It’s not just a fountain; it’s a story carved in stone and water, right in the heart of a …

Latona’s fountain was inspired by The Metamorphoses by Ovide. It illustrates the story of Latona, the mother of Apollo and Diana, protecting her children from the insults of the peasants of Lycia and …

Located in the city of Versailles, France, this Baroque fountain is a centerpiece within the Gardens of Versailles, an extensive and meticulously landscaped domain that complements the palace itself.

Nestled within the expansive gardens of the Palace of Versailles, the Latona Fountain is a breathtaking centerpiece that draws visitors into the world of French royal opulence.

Enraged, Latona calls a curse down upon the stingy peasants, turning them to frogs. In his masterful study, Thomas F. Hedin reveals how and why a fountain of this strange legend was installed in the …