In the second campaign, the focus was less on the actual landscape and focusing more on enhancing the gardens with sculpture. One of the greatest pieces at Versailles was produced during this campaign: the famous Apollo fountain. Located in the Rondeau, the first body of water which has been an element of the small park since the beginning, it took the place of the fountain of swans. It has become the focal point of the East-West axis. The sculpture was made by Tuby and was originally gilded. Le Brun's involvement was present in the composition of the Apollo fountain as well; he drew the design after being inspired by an Albani painting.

The grand canal which Le Nôtre began continues from the fountain along the axis, extending the view behind Apollo to the horizon. Apollo rises up from the horizon with his massive chariot, water gushing an spurting from the motion of their exit. The water jets form fleurs-de-lis, which is of course the symbol of French royalty. Tritons and dolphins surround the chariot as it rises, announcing the beginning of Apollo's trek across the sky. An interesting fact to note: while this piece of sculpture is at one end of the park on the Royal Avenue , the Apollo statues from the first campaign are at the other end. Le Brun took the sun concept full circle with the setting and rising sun.

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