Hercules Fountain
work by Vries
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The Hercules Fountain is a significant bronze sculpture created by the Dutch Mannerist sculptor Adriaen de Vries. He was known for his bronze groups, often made for Emperor Rudolf II. De Vries studied under Giambologna in Florence and worked in various European courts. The Hercules Fountain, along with the Mercury Fountain, were monumental Italianate bronze works created in Augsburg between 1596 and 1602. De Vries's style is characterized by a shimmering finish, intricate complexity, and graceful movement.1
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