The Godfather Of Rome's Outdoor Fountains
The Godfather Of Rome's Outdoor Fountains In Rome’s city center, there are countless famous water fountains. One of the finest sculptors and artists of the 17th century, virtually all of them were planned, conceived and constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. His abilities as a fountain creator and also as a city designer, are evident all through the roads of Rome. A renowned Florentine sculptor, Bernini's father mentored his young son, and they eventually transferred to Rome to thoroughly showcase their art, primarily in the form of community water fountains and water features. The young Bernini earned encouragement from Popes and influential artists alike, and was an exceptional worker. He was originally renowned for his sculpture. Working effortlessly with Roman marble, he made use of a base of knowledge in the ancient Greek architecture, most famously in the Vatican. He was influenced by many great artists, however, Michelangelo had the biggest impact on his work.
Bernini's Early Masterpieces
Bernini's Early Masterpieces Bernini's earliest water fountain, named Barcaccia, is a breath taking work of art seen at the bottom of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna.
To this day, this area is flooded with Roman locals and travelers alike who enjoy conversation and each other's company. One of the city’s most stylish gathering spots are the streets surrounding Bernini's fountain, which would undoubtedly have brought a smile to the great Bernini. The master's first fountain of his professional life was built at around 1630 at the request of Pope Urbano VIII. Illustrated in the fountain's design is a large ship gradually sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. Period reports dating back to the 16th century indicate that the fountain was constructed as a monument to those who lost their lives in the great flooding of the Tevere. Absenting himself from Italy only once in his life for a lengthy time period, in 1665 Bernini traveled to France.
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