Photographer's Note
See another angle of the Neptune fountain in the WS.
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9 Fountain of Neptune. Along with Cibeles, Neptuno is one of the most beautiful and majestic fountains in Madrid. Both gods occupy prominent positions within the Greek mythological hierarchy and compete in the sporting arena, as Atlético de Madrid fans celebrate their victories in the Plaza del Dios del Mar, while Real Madrid do so in Cibeles.
As part of Ventura Rodríguez's original project, both fountains were, at first, facing each other, looking at each other on one side of the Paseo del Prado. Both Cibeles and Neptuno underwent restructuring and relocation processes at the end of the 19th century, finally occupying the center of the Cibeles and Cánovas del Castillo squares, respectively.
The paternity of the sculpture is not very clear, since it was commissioned to Juan Pascual de Mena, a sculptor who died before completing it; however, there are documents that prove that the work was continued by his disciple José Arias. As for the monumental complex, on a rocky base the shell-shaped float emerges, pulled by the two seahorses, symbols of storms and rough seas. The work represents the god of the sea, with his trident, on a shell-shaped chariot pulled by two seahorses.
With the Apollo fountain, or the Four Seasons, and the Cibeles fountain, it was part of the decoration for the Prado Hall, designed by Carlos III. The Plaza de Neptuno occupies a central place on the Paseo del Prado and is home to the Westin Palace Hotel and the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, two of the most historic hotels in Madrid.
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Ver otro angulo de la fuente de Neptuno en el WS.
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9 Fuente de Neptuno. Junto con la Cibeles, Neptuno es una de las fuentes más bellas y majestuosas de Madrid. Ambos dioses ocupan puestos prominentes dentro de la jerarquía mitológica griega y rivalizan en el terreno deportivo, ya que la afición del Atlético de Madrid celebra sus victorias en la plaza del dios del mar, mientras que la del Real Madrid lo hace en la de Cibeles.
Como parte del proyecto original de Ventura Rodríguez, ambas fuentes fueron, en un principio, enfrentadas, mirándose la una a la otra en un lateral del Paseo del Prado. Tanto Cibeles como Neptuno experimentaron a finales del siglo XIX procesos de reestructuración y traslado, pasando finalmente a ocupar el centro de las plazas de la Cibeles y de Cánovas del Castillo, respectivamente.
La paternidad de la escultura no está muy clara, ya que fue encargada a Juan Pascual de Mena, escultor que murió antes de completarla; sin embargo, existen documentos que acreditan que la obra fue continuada por su discípulo José Arias. En cuanto al conjunto monumental, sobre una base rocosa emerge la carroza con forma de concha, tirada por los dos hipocampos, símbolos de las tormentas y del mar agitado. La obra representa al dios del mar, con su tridente, sobre un carro en forma de concha tirado por dos caballos marinos.
Con la fuente de Apolo, o de las Cuatro Estaciones, y la de Cibeles, formaba parte de la decoración para el Salón del Prado, proyectado por Carlos III. La Plaza de Neptuno ocupa un lugar central en el Paseo del Prado y en ella se sitúan el Hotel Westin Palace y el Mandarin Oriental Ritz, dos de los hoteles con más historia de Madrid.
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lousat
(138521) 2021-08-27 11:51
Hi Luis,i prefere the pic in the WS,more bright and perfectly horizontal,but the main is still good too,2 views very similar of Neptune fountain,so old and so rich and very well preserved,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano
holmertz
(101880) 2021-08-27 12:24
Hello Luis,
In my opinion you made the right choice to use this as the main upload. I think the light and exposure is better in this photo, even though the WS is also good. The two pictures have a rather different atmosphere but both show beyond doubt that it is an impressive monument.
Best regards,
Gert
Fis2
(169589) 2021-08-27 12:24
Witaj Luis!
A very nice photos, the Neptune Fountain makes impression.
Good frames, colors and sharpness.
I like it.
Well done my friend.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
Tue
(91450) 2021-08-27 12:43
Hello Luis,
The white sculpture of the Neptune fountain looks great and you handled its exposure very well. They stand out nicely from the pattern of small green leaves in the trees. Well done.
Lars
Silvio1953
(220443) 2021-08-27 12:50
Ciao Luis, great view of fantastic fountain, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
jmdias
(114150) 2021-08-27 13:40
luis
uma bela fonte e com esculturas de ótima qualidade. gostei das duas versões que você postou, talvez um pouco mais daquela do WS.
um abraço
jorge
ifege
(46851) 2021-08-27 22:17
Hi Luis
A good photo of the fountain with the great green contrasting background.
cheers
Ian
pajaran
(114781) 2021-08-27 22:42
POzdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan teskt ...
Lepe skulpture u fontani i zeleno drvece u pozadini, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja
jemaflor
(146168) 2021-08-27 23:16
Hi Luis,
a fountian and a statue well photographed, good light and so contrast withthis green BG, perfect sharpness, photogenic, tfs.
ikeharel
(112391) 2021-08-28 3:02
One of the most attractive fontana I ever scene, Luis.
My picture from the Cibeles was not a good outcome, your has marvelous details of the marble against the green vegetation on the backdrop.
Buen fin de semana,
Ike
dedee
(2931) 2021-08-28 4:27
Hi Luis
Fountains are such special things and this one is particularly good. It is a pity that cities today do not put up more fountains.
David
jhm
(211734) 2021-08-28 9:21
Hallo Luis,
Neptunus in mooie witte steen met draak en wagen.
Mooi contrast tegen de groene achtergrond.
Schitterende compositie en panorama ook.
Heel goed gedaan, TFS.
Prettig weekend,
John.
COSTANTINO
(115407) 2021-08-28 23:30
Hello dear Luis and have a nice Sunday
what could i say for this piece of art???
the light and the exposure are nice
and the whole presentation represents
the God of the sea with his trident
on a shell shaped chariot pulled
by two seahorses
regards
costantino
abmdsudi
(95869) 2021-08-30 6:17
Hi Luis
Excellent photo of a landmark, looks a very ornate fountain of this iconic Roman sculpture nicely captured with superb detail, clarity and colour scheme. Well done
Best regards
mkamionka
(73198) 2021-09-02 11:50
Hola Luis,
a beautiful fountain indeed and the green vegetation makes a great backdrop for it.
The lght is quite abundant as it is probably often the case in Madrid.
Lovely reportage from the Spanish capital.
Excellent work,
M
mcmtanyel
(67507) 2022-03-19 20:09
Hello Luis,
The white statues of the fountain look splendid against the lush trees.
Regards,
MT
Photo Information
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Copyright: Luis Garcia (adramad)
(72524)
- Genre: ÌÅÑÒÀ
- Medium: ÖÂÅÒÍÎÉ
- Date Taken: 2009-05-00
- Âåðñèÿ: Îðèãèíàëüíàÿ âåðñèÿ, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2021-08-27 11:25