Triton Fountain
The prototype of the Triton Fountain is made of travertine marble.
It is a public facility in the Roman Forum. It is a fountain landscape and a public facility that provides water.
- Famous sculptures by Italian sculptor Bernini;
- A large stone fountain that is larger than life size;
- Carved from unique travertine marble, the color is natural light red;
Replica of Triton Fountain
This triton fountain is a copy of the work of the famous craftsman Bernini. The degree of restoration can be said to be 100%. The stone material chosen is travertine marble. Some of the colors of this stone are light milky white, and some are slightly red. The finished products of the two colors have different artistic effects.
But the overall grandeur of the fountain’s shape remains, and it’s a majestic sight.
Complex Triton Fountain Statue
The shape of this triton fountain is very complex and exquisite. The character is a carved version of Triton, the god of the sea in ancient Greek mythology. This is his form when he was a minor. The whole character is taller than life-size and has very strong muscles and bones. The little sea god Triton is in the state of a mermaid. He is kneeling on a big shell, with his head tilted back and holding a conch high in his arms, making a gesture of blowing the shell. The fountain water comes from Spewed out of this conch. Triton’s hair, muscle lines, bone patterns, fish scales on his tail and the shape of the conch are all carved very vividly and realistically.
Triton Fountain Base with Dolphin Statue
The base of the triton fountain is four dolphins. They are surrounded by the big shell where Triton is sitting, with their mouths wide open. It also symbolizes the abundance of the ocean and water. The tails of the four dolphins are curled up and hanging upside down. The large shells intertwined with each other firmly support Triton sitting on it. In addition, you can see the papal tiara, cross keys and Barberini bee carved in the middle of the shell. There is a circle of stone sculptures surrounding the pool.
The shape of the dolphin statue is not the normal appearance of dolphins in nature. It is designed according to the convention of the article and has exaggerated elements to make it more attractive.
- Data sheet
| Name: | Triton Fountain in Rome |
| Model Number: | FT-124 |
| Brand: | K-SOURCE |
| Category： | Fountain |
| Size： | Height:350cm |
| Material： | Natural Marble |
| Service: | Support Customization |
| MOQ： | 1pc |
| Packaging: | Sturdy Wooden Box |
Triton Fountain in Rome
This the Triton Fountain in Rome, was the first free-standing urban fountain sculpted by Bernini and became a famous attraction in the Roman Forum.
Although the surrounding environment of Piazza Barberini has changed a lot now, and the buildings are bright and diverse, the Triton Fountain is still an artistic and Baroque marine fountain sculpture.
Famous Baroque sculptor: Gian Lorenzo Bernini. He was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII to create this work. The purpose was to provide a public facility in the center of Piazza Barberini.
The most famous and dazzling fountain in Piazza Barberini is the Triton Fountain. Although many sculptors were involved in its construction at that time, Bernini is famous for it.
The symbols on the Triton Fountain celebrate and commemorate Pope Urban VIII and the Barberini family to which he belonged. Among them, the bee is the emblem of the family, symbolizing divine providence, and the dolphin is the most benevolent animal in the ocean, representing the philanthropy of the Barberini family.
The Triton Fountain was built from 1642 to 1643. It is an innovative transformation of the Roman fountain architecture, making the fountain no longer just a landscape in the garden, but can still become a beautiful landscape in a traditional square.
Triton is a child of Poseidon and possesses attributes related to the ocean. The most common theory is that he can calm the waves by blowing the conch. During the war, Triton used this magical conch to defeat his father’s enemies.