Triton Fountain, Baroque fountain in Piazza Barberini, Rome, Italy
The fountain features four dolphins supporting a shell from which Triton rises, blowing water through a conch shell into the air.
Pope Urban VIII commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini to construct this fountain between 1642 and 1643 as both a water source and public ornament.
The Triton figure represents a departure from traditional grotesque representations, displaying more human characteristics in its muscular form and naturalistic pose.
The fountain draws water from the Acqua Felice aqueduct system and has undergone multiple restorations, including major work in 1932 and 2013.
The hollow base design introduced by Bernini allows the sculptural group to appear lighter while incorporating the Barberini family symbols into the dolphins' tails.
Location: Rome
Location: piazza Barberini
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Made from material: marble, travertine
GPS coordinates: 41.90361,12.48833
Latest update: May 30, 2025 13:39
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