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Detail of the Fountain of Four Rivers in Rome |
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| Title: | Detail of the Fountain of Four Rivers in Rome |
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| Image number: | 6OJ00063 |
| Author: | Ojars Jansons |
| Related keywords: | bearded, statue, sculpture, Rome, nude, naked, man, Italy, fountain, figure |
| Related categories: | Culture, Travel, Sculpture, Europe |
| Usage rights: | Advertising Free |
| Description: | Commissioned by Pope Innocent X, the fountain was designed by Bernini and executed largely by his assistants. A rustic free-form rock occupies the center from which water gushes. The rock form at the bottom has a horse, palm tree, and lion, which had to be carved in situ--and were reportedly carved by the master himself. The fountain is topped by a restored Egyptian obelisk. The Ganges River, representing Asia |