This fountain is located in Piazza della Repubblica and was ordered built by Pope Pius IX in 1870 and was finished in 1888. Originally designed by Alessandro Guerrieri, there stood four loins around the fountain but in 1901 the lions were removed and exchanged with sculptors of nymphs by Mario Rutelli.
Today, in the center of the center of the fountain stands a fisherman who is struggling with a fish which represents man being a master over all “natural forces.”There are four nymphs surrounding the fountain and each one represents a different water source as well as is holding something different. Nymphs, or Naiads, are "female spirits" that govern areas abounding in fresh water. These include lakes, oceans, and seas. The Nymph of the Lake is holding a swan and the Nymph of the Rivers is layed out on a monster. The Nymph of the Oceans is on a horse representing the sea and the Nymph of the Underground Waters is on a dragon.
Works Cited
"Piazza Della Repubblica, Rome." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Feb. 2014. Web. 16 Mar. 2014.
"Fountain of the Naiads (Piazza Della Repubblica)." A Guide to Rome and Small Town Lazio. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2014.
"Naiad." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2014. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.
Today, in the center of the center of the fountain stands a fisherman who is struggling with a fish which represents man being a master over all “natural forces.”There are four nymphs surrounding the fountain and each one represents a different water source as well as is holding something different. Nymphs, or Naiads, are "female spirits" that govern areas abounding in fresh water. These include lakes, oceans, and seas. The Nymph of the Lake is holding a swan and the Nymph of the Rivers is layed out on a monster. The Nymph of the Oceans is on a horse representing the sea and the Nymph of the Underground Waters is on a dragon.
Works Cited
"Piazza Della Repubblica, Rome." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Feb. 2014. Web. 16 Mar. 2014.
"Fountain of the Naiads (Piazza Della Repubblica)." A Guide to Rome and Small Town Lazio. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2014.
"Naiad." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2014. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.