suz in rome



12 luglio 2006

062 fontana di tritone


Triton sits on his seashell supported by four fish-dragons or something. I'm not too pleased with this sketch, but in the interest of accuracy in reporting, here it is. I do like the fish head detail, which I put above. :)

This fountain is relatively new - from the Baroque period, designed by Bernini and funded by the Barberini, one of the historical rich and powerful families in Rome. The Barberini symbol is the bee, which is why three bees are wandering around on the statue.