Labyrinth Creatures
A labyrinth of winding walkways was constructed in 1672-73 in the gardens of the Palace at Versailles. Three hundred-thirty lead figures of animals from Aesop's fables decorated the thirty-nine fountains in the labyrinth. The Baroque style fountains and sculptures were difficult to maintain and were replaced with a simple "grove" of trees/shrubs in the 18th century. The picture shows two survivors of Aesop' animals from the labyrinth.
Labyrinth Creatures
A labyrinth of winding walkways was constructed in 1672-73 in the gardens of the Palace at Versailles. Three hundred-thirty lead figures of animals from Aesop's fables decorated the thirty-nine fountains in the labyrinth. The Baroque style fountains and sculptures were difficult to maintain and were replaced with a simple "grove" of trees/shrubs in the 18th century. The picture shows two survivors of Aesop' animals from the labyrinth.