A large, ornate, multi-tiered stone fountain stands prominently in the center of a wide, cobblestone square. Water cascades from the top tier, which is shaped like an inverted shell, down into a wider basin below, and then into the main pool. Two small birds are perched on the very top of the fountain. The sky above is partly cloudy, with patches of blue visible. In the background, numerous people are walking and gathered in what appears to be a busy public space, with large, classical-style buildings forming the perimeter of the square. The buildings are light-colored, likely stone, and feature many windows. The ground in the foreground is made of cobblestones, and several short, grey concrete posts are positioned around the fountain, connected by metal railings. The overall impression is one of a grand, historic European square during daytime. The location is Città del Vaticano, Vatican City.