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Neptune, detail of the statue in the Neptune fountain during an ice-storm, Piazza della Signoria, Florence
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Neptune, detail of the statue in the Neptune fountain during an ice-storm, Piazza della Signoria, Florence
Neptune, detail of the statue in the Neptune fountain during an ice-storm, Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:03/1971. Date of Artwork:1563 -1575. Artist:Ammannati Bartolomeo (1511-1592), Boulogne, Jean de
Balocchi Vincenzo
BVA-F-002636-0000
Media ID 33177401
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Divinity Hybrid Figure Neptune Poseidon Tritonmannerism Greco Roman
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This print captures the enchanting beauty of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, in an extraordinary moment during an ice-storm at Piazza della Signoria in Florence. The statue, meticulously crafted by Ammannati Bartolomeo between 1563 and 1575, stands as a testament to the Mannerism and Renaissance-Baroque styles that flourished during Europe's first and second millenniums. In this frozen scene from March 1971, Neptune emerges from his fountain with majestic grace. His muscular male form is accentuated by his nudity while exuding power and authority. With one hand holding a trident symbolizing his dominion over the seas, he commands respect as Poseidon himself. Beside him stands a mesmerizing female figure—a hybrid creature embodying both divinity and mythology. This intriguing presence is none other than Triton, Neptune's loyal son who serves as his messenger across oceans. Together they create an awe-inspiring tableau that transports viewers into a world where gods walk among mortals. The icy storm adds another layer of magic to this already breathtaking composition. The frozen droplets cling delicately to every contour of their bodies, transforming them into ethereal sculptures glistening under the pale light. It is as if time has stood still for just a fleeting moment to capture this divine encounter amidst nature's whimsical dance. Balocchi Vincenzo skillfully immortalizes this masterpiece through his lens, allowing us to marvel at its grandeur even centuries later. As we gaze upon this photograph print today, we are reminded not only of Florence's rich artistic heritage but also our enduring fascination with ancient myths and legends that continue to captivate our imagination throughout time.
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