What is the Fountain of Apollo?
Q: What is the Fountain of Apollo?
A: The Fountain of Apollo is a fountain at the Palace of Versailles that depicts the Greek sun god Apollo rising from the sea at daybreak in his four-horse chariot.
Q: Who suggested it be dedicated to Apollo?
A: Le Brun suggested it be dedicated to Apollo based on its east-west orientation.
Q: Who made the gilded statue?
A: The gilded statue was made by Tuby of Rome.
Q: Where does the Grand Canal lie beyond the fountain?
A: Beyond the fountain lies the Grand Canal.
Q: Does the Fountain of Apollo correctly depict Apollo rising in the east or west?
A: The Fountain of Apollo incorrectly depicts Apollo rising in the west rather than in the east.
Q: When was a replica unveiled in Tainan, Taiwan?
A: In 2014, a same-scale replica was unveiled in Tainan, Taiwan, at the entrance of Chimei Museum.
Q: How long did it take for modern laser measuring and molding to make for reproduction sculpture and carving marble for this replica? A: It took three years for modern laser measuring and molding to be made in France for reproduction sculpture, and another three years to carve marble in Italy.
