The image displays a large, weathered limestone sculpture against a clear light blue sky

The image displays a large, weathered limestone sculpture against a clear light blue sky. The central figure is a semi-nude, muscular adult male, identifiable as Neptune, with a beard and drapery around his lower body. He holds a trident in his left hand and a marine creature, possibly a dolphin, above his head with his raised right arm. Below Neptune, a winged putto-like figure is depicted embracing another dolphin. The sculpture rests atop a tall, multi-tiered stone pedestal featuring engaged columns and molded cornices. Bare tree branches with small, emerging buds are visible in the upper third of the frame. In the lower right background, a portion of a building with a mansard roof and a stone balustrade is visible. This sculptural group is situated at the Neptune Fountain (Bassin de Neptune) in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France.