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Fountain of Orione, Messina...

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Fountain of Orione, Messina sent on January 01, 2019 (17:58) by Sergio Bartolomeo. 22 comments, 835 views. [retina]

at 50mm, 1/200 f/11.0, ISO 100, hand held.

La fontana di Orione eretta a Messina è stata definita dallo storico d'arte Bernard Berenson: “la più bella fontana del Cinquecento europeo”, Fu voluta dal Senato messinese nel 1547 a scopo celebrativo, con l'idea di fissare nella memoria la realizzazione del primo acquedotto cittadino che sfruttava convogliandole le acque dei torrenti Camaro e Bordonaro, Lo scultore fiorentino Montorsoli accettò l'incarico, e giunse a Messina insieme all'allievo Martino Montanini. Venne nominato capomastro scultore di fontane e incaricato di erigere in piazza del Duomo una fontana che rappresentasse Orione: mitico fondatore della città di Messina, Per la realizzazione, Montorsoli chiese che giungessero marmi da Carrara e impiegò numerosi scultori locali La fontana presenta una struttura piramidale: in alto Orione con ai piedi il suo cane Sirio. Sotto 4 puttini che cavalcano delfini dalle cui bocche esce acqua che si riversa nella tazza sottostante. Seguono 4 naiadi e 4 tritoni in vasche sempre più grandi. Poi una grande vasca dodecagonale con 4 statue raffiguranti i fiumi Nilo, Tevere, Ebro, Camaro (quest'ultimo in realtà è il piccolo torrente che alimenta la fontana) ed otto bassorilievi con rappresentazioni di miti relativi alle trasformazioni in presenza dell'elemento acqua, tutti tratti dalle Metamorfosi d'Ovidio. Alla creazione di questa complessa iconografia neoplatonico-alchemica collaborò quasi certamente lo scienziato-umanista Francesco Maurolico, che compose anche i distici latini incisi sotto le quattro statue delle divinità fluviali. Si finisce con 4 piccole vasche e 8 mostri acquatici in pietra nera. -------Tutte le foto contenute in queste gallerie sono copyright Sergio Bartolomeo e non possono essere utilizzate in alcuna forma senza il consenso dell'autore.



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avatarsenior
sent on January 01, 2019 (18:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Sergio for the photo and caption. I assume you've taken it these days. Just Sunday morning I was there hunting for ideas... soon I will post some photos taken in Messina with the 70-300 Af-P Nikon just purchased ;-).
Hello Guglielmo
P.S. Unfortunately the time these days does not help...

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sent on January 01, 2019 (18:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful frontal
of this magnificent fountain...
Congratulations again
a greeting
Marzia

avatarsenior
sent on January 01, 2019 (18:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Yes William, taken these days, I have others of which some of when was in operation with water, but I did not like for anything else. Thank you for your appreciation. I hope to see your photos soon.
Hello
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on January 01, 2019 (18:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Micia, I liked to post the two points of view, so different, but effective together to illustrate at best this beautiful fountain.
Thanks also for the compliments.
Hello
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on January 01, 2019 (19:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice for composition and colors.
also good caption.
Hello.
Eus

avatarsenior
sent on January 01, 2019 (21:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Eus.
Glad you enjoyed this shot.
Hello, happy year
Sergio

avatarsupporter
sent on January 02, 2019 (13:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Caption and photos..... wonderful....
Hello Raymond

avatarsenior
sent on January 02, 2019 (15:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Belo click and Excellent document.
Bravo

avatarsenior
sent on January 02, 2019 (17:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Raymond, very gratifying your words for this shot.
Hello. Happy year
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on January 02, 2019 (17:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Bruno, I'm very happy with your appreciation of the photo of this historic fountain.
Hello. Happy year
Sergio

user28555
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sent on January 05, 2019 (8:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It is worth observing it in HD because it is a very extraordinary structure/sculpture. Light intense and not easy to tame, white a little ' to the limit in the lower left area but you managed to keep it still, in the Cemplesso within acceptable limits, certainly not easy due to the cental hour, I imagine, of strong/maximum environmental and natural lighting ;-): Congratulations Sergio for this very beautiful monument to be proud of :-).
A dear greeting, Claudio :-P

avatarsenior
sent on January 05, 2019 (12:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)


avatarsenior
sent on January 19, 2019 (23:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful even shooting in a traditional way
a good Sunday Sergio
Elio

avatarsenior
sent on January 20, 2019 (19:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Elio, glad you like also the traditional vision of this beautiful fountain.
Hello, good week
Sergio

avatarsupporter
sent on January 23, 2019 (14:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very, very beautiful Sergio. Hello Conrad

avatarsenior
sent on January 23, 2019 (14:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Conrad.
Esguito various shots to this beautiful fountain, with different pdr and then changing the background: Now the sky now the tree. Chosen this last bottom, in greater contrast with the white of the marble.
Hello
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on January 24, 2019 (19:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful documentary shot of this spectacular fountain
Ciao Stefano

avatarsenior
sent on January 24, 2019 (21:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Stefano, yes, in this gallery dedicated to my city, could not miss this beautiful fountain.
Thanks for your comment.
Hello
Sergio

avatarsupporter
sent on January 25, 2019 (22:38)

Excellent picture ''Sergio''...very beautiful place and shot...bravo at you...bye Jean...super composition my friend...

avatarsenior
sent on January 25, 2019 (22:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Jeant, I'm glad you like this picture.
Thanks 1000
Hello
Sergio


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