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Jean Goujon: Fountain of the Innocents
Jean Goujon: Fountain of the Innocents Nymphs, relief panels (after plaster casts) from the Fountain of the Innocents by Jean Goujon, 1547–49; in Paris.

The Fountain of the Innocents, located in Paris, is a significant work by the French Renaissance sculptor Jean Goujon. Created around 1550, it is noted for not following Italian models. Goujon's masterpiece from this fountain consists of six relief figures of nymphs, characterized by their elongated forms and flowing drapery. These figures originally adorned the Fontaine des Innocents. The fountain itself is an example of a public fountain that reappeared in Europe from the 12th century onwards, often featuring architectural treatments.12

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