The Acqua Felice is located on the Via dell'Acqua Felice, 00178, in Rome. Constructed in such a way as to echo the Triumphal arches of antiquity, the attic level of the fountain features a prominent Triumphal inscription. The statue of Moses below in the middle niche is meant to draw a connection between the patron, Sixtus V, and the prophet as both being bringers of water. Sixtus V would undertake several projects such as this one during his reign as Pope. His projects for urban transformation would reset the patterns of the city, creating new focal points for the population with piazzas. Sixtus V would also employ Domenico Fontana to make use of the obelisks that were lying around Rome at the time. He would have them placed in front of major monuments around Rome in order to guide people to important sites.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Acqua Felice (Fountain of Moses)
The Acqua Felice is located on the Via dell'Acqua Felice, 00178, in Rome. Constructed in such a way as to echo the Triumphal arches of antiquity, the attic level of the fountain features a prominent Triumphal inscription. The statue of Moses below in the middle niche is meant to draw a connection between the patron, Sixtus V, and the prophet as both being bringers of water. Sixtus V would undertake several projects such as this one during his reign as Pope. His projects for urban transformation would reset the patterns of the city, creating new focal points for the population with piazzas. Sixtus V would also employ Domenico Fontana to make use of the obelisks that were lying around Rome at the time. He would have them placed in front of major monuments around Rome in order to guide people to important sites.
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