Bernini's Earliest Masterpieces
Bernini's Earliest Masterpieces One can see Bernini's earliest masterpiece, the Barcaccia water fountain, at the bottom of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, this area is filled with Roman locals and tourists alike who enjoy conversation and each other's company. Today, the city streets surrounding Bernini's fountain are a trendy area where people go to gather, something which the artist would have been pleased to learn. In around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII helped Bernini start off his professional life with the construction of his first water fountain.
Depicted in the fountain's design is a great vessel slowly sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. The great 16th century flooding of the Tevere, which left the entire region inundated with water, was memorialized by the water fountain according to writings from the period. In 1665 Bernini traveled to France, in what was to be his sole extended absence from Italy.
Keep Your Water Wall Fountain Tidy
Keep Your Water Wall Fountain Tidy It is essential to carefully maintain water fountains for them to function properly. It is easy for foreign items to find their way into outdoor fountains, so keeping it clean is important. On top of that, algae can be a problem, because sun hitting the water enables it to form quickly.
In order to prevent this, there are some common ingredients that can be added into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Another option is to blend bleach into the water, but this action can sicken wild animals and so should really be avoided. No more than 3-4 months should really go by without an extensive cleaning of a fountain. The first task is to empty out all the water. When you have done this, wash inside the water reservoir with a mild detergent. Feel free to use a toothbrush if necessary for any smaller crevasses. Do not leave any soap residue inside or on the fountain.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and cleaning the inside thoroughly. Soaking it in vinegar for a while will make it easier to scrub. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain substances that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain daily and add water if you notice that the level is depleted. Low water levels can ruin the pump - and you do not want that!