Barcaccia
fountain by Bernini
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Rome: Barcaccia
Barcaccia (“Scow”) fountain, usually attributed to Pietro Bernini, 1627–29, Piazza di Spagna, Rome.
The Barcaccia Fountain, located in Rome's Piazza di Spagna, is a boat-shaped fountain believed to be the work of Pietro Bernini, though some attribute it to his son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Completed around 1629, it is inspired by the flooding of the Tiber River, which left a boat in the piazza. The fountain features water spilling from a boat, creating a sense of leakage. It is a notable example of Roman fountains, which are an essential part of the city's landscape.123
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