# Fountain of Youth \(central image\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MASTER of the Castello della Manta](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2>)
- Date: 1401-1450
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

In the centre of the window \(south\) wall, between the two windows, is the late Gothic fountain. To the left of it a number of travelers are shedding their clothes and stripping off their stockings. At the fountain&#39;s edge various figures are either climbing into the water themselves or being assisted by others. Inside the hexagonal basin three rejuvenated couples are engaged in erotic games. The top of the fountain is crowned by a small Cupid busily shooting his darts down among the happily rejuvenated figures disporting themselves to the right.

## Related artworks

- [Copy of the Sala Baronale](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/copy-of-the-sala-baronale-r3c578fcd60386b>)
- [Fountain of Youth \(central image, detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/fountain-of-youth-central-image-detail-rca086cc0e4697c>)
- [Fountain of Youth \(left image, detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/fountain-of-youth-left-image-detail-rcd0e036a29ad5b>)
- [Fountain of Youth \(right image, detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/fountain-of-youth-right-image-detail-re8e834b0e0a948>)
- [Fountain of Youth \(right image\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/fountain-of-youth-right-image-r87217183de6cbf>)
- [Nine Heroes and Nine Heroines \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/nine-heroes-and-nine-heroines-detail-r829dc9e0106145>)
- [Nine Heroes and Nine Heroines \(detail with eight figures\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/nine-heroes-and-nine-heroines-detail-with-eight-figures-r11323e073e4ca2>)
- [Nine Heroes and Nine Heroines \(detail with seven figures\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/nine-heroes-and-nine-heroines-detail-with-seven-figures-r5c236c1e3497f7>)
- [View of the end \(east\) wall](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/view-of-the-end-east-wall-r3fd7afa8fe60a0>)
- [View of the end \(west\) wall](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/view-of-the-end-west-wall-rced4f5f67e904f>)
- [View of the north wall](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/view-of-the-north-wall-r3d6a9c6fdc0ef3>)
- [View of the south wall](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-the-castello-della-manta-r075541b83965d2/view-of-the-south-wall-r7d8c5e8c84c328>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)