The fountain of the Moor in Piazza Navona, page 2

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The fountain of the Moor in Piazza Navona sent on November 29, 2018 (9:37) by Annamaria Pertosa. 40 comments, 909 views.

at 24mm, 1/800 f/11.0, ISO 500, hand held. Roma, Italy.

La Fontana del Mor, posta sul lato meridionale sotto le finestre di palazzo Pamphilj, fu realizzata nel 1574 sotto il pontificato di Gregorio XIII Boncompagni. Originariamente era posta su un basamento con due scalini in travertino, circondata da una balaustra in travertino (alta circa 35 cm) e da 12 colonnine. La vasca, di dura pietra mischia, fu ornata di mostri marini e alternativamente da un drago e un'aquila (stemmi araldici della famiglia Boncompagni) e, agli angoli, da quattro tritoni con la buccina, alternati da mascheroni (anche se originariamente i tritoni erano stati ordinati per la fontana del Trullo, allora situata in piazza del Popolo). Il centro della vasca infine era ornato con un modesto gruppo di scogli, al di sopra dei quali zampillava l'acqua. Nel 1652 Innocenzo X ordinò al Bernini di restaurare la fontana e fu così che l'artista vi appose un piccolo gruppo costituito da tre delfini che sorreggevano nell'alto una lumaca dalla quale schizzava un getto d'acqua. Il gruppo, denominato la Lumaca, fu l'unico mutamento che il Bernini apportò alla fontana, in sostituzione dell'originario gruppetto di scogli e per questo motivo la fontana venne chiamata "della Lumaca". La figura non piacque né ai Pamphilj né al popolo e perciò fu sostituita nel 1655 con il Moro, ovvero la statua in marmo dell'Etiope in lotta con un delfino scolpita da Giovan Antonio Mari nella casa stessa del Bernini: in realtà la statua rappresenta un muscoloso tritone che trattiene a viva forza un delfino che tenta di sottrarsi alla stretta sfuggendogli tra le gambe. Solo successivamente il Bernini eliminò gradini e balaustra dalla fontana ed allargò attorno alla vasca una bella piscina a livello del suolo. Commenti e critiche sempre graditi. Grazie.

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Giorgio Occhipinti

sent on November 30, 2018 (10:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Always good Annamaria for these shots always good commented, congratulations!
Hello, Giorgio

Mauro66

sent on November 30, 2018 (10:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Extraordinary
Hello Mauro.

Lupo Manulo

sent on November 30, 2018 (10:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent toning Annamaria. Greetings Emanuele.

Albieri Sergio

sent on November 30, 2018 (10:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very pleasant image BN, congratulations Annamaria.
Hello! Sergio ;-) :-P

Pierfilippi

sent on November 30, 2018 (13:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent b/W and notable caption, congratulations Annamaria Hello Piero :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on November 30, 2018 (14:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Savastano
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Mauro gamberini
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A great and sincere heartfelt thanks for the good comments, the welcome presence and attention.
Dearest Greetings
Annamaria :-P :-P

Werner

sent on November 30, 2018 (17:11) | This comment has been translated

Great shot!

Fragarbo

sent on November 30, 2018 (17:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful black and white dear Annamaria, Hello Francis 8-) :-P

Agata Arezzo

sent on November 30, 2018 (17:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shooting and excellent toning, interesting and precise caption. Hello Agatha

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on November 30, 2018 (18:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Anttesi
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Francesco. Santullo
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always a great pleasure to read your good comments. Thank you very much, dear friends.
An affectionate greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Massimo_Photo

sent on November 30, 2018 (18:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

There was a month ago Annamaria, one of the most beautiful points of Rome.. What about, a marvel to be proud of.
Nice photo, it looks just an old white black picture found in a drawer..
Congratulations and Dear greetings :-)

Roberto Degli Uomini

sent on November 30, 2018 (19:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent BN Annamaria!
Hello
Roberto

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on November 30, 2018 (19:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Max
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A great and sincere heartfelt thanks for the good comments, presence and attention.
Dearest Greetings
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

user28555

sent on December 01, 2018 (10:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Splendid fountain cultivated in an architectural context of high historical level ;-): I would have considered the intensity of the lights (highlights) and if possible, found a slightly decentrated pdr to exclude the iron pillar on the left maybe moving a little to the right or if Unable otherwise, I would have cloned away (personal opinion) but are free disquisitions in hindsight, the photo remains very beautiful and the caption very interesting ;-); Congratulations Annnamaria.
A dear greeting, Claudio :-P

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on December 01, 2018 (18:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A very good look......... congratulations.
Hello Raymond

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on December 01, 2018 (18:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Franco Buffalmano
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is always very pleased to receive gratifying acclaim like yours, thanks Really heartily.
Dear Greetings
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on December 12, 2018 (13:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Stefano1960
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is always a great and gratifying pleasure to read your comments. I thank you heartily.
Dear Greetings
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P

Vito Serra

sent on December 13, 2018 (15:52) | This comment has been translated

Really nice, congratulations!

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on December 13, 2018 (15:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Tutu
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A great and sincere heartfelt thanks for the flattering appreciation and the welcome visit.
Dear Greetings
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on March 07, 2019 (9:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Giorgio occhipinti
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Mauro66
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Heartfelt Thanks, dear friends, for the good comments, the visit and the time that I dedicate.
A very dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P

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