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Triton Fountain, Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego, Portugal 1738 (stone)
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Triton Fountain, Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego, Portugal 1738 (stone)
1126649 Triton Fountain, SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego, Portugal 1738 (stone) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego, Portugal; (add.info.: Triton is a mythological Greek god, the messenger of the sea. He is the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, god and goddess of the sea respectively, and is herald for his father. He is usually represented as a merman, having the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish, " sea-hued", according to Ovid " his shoulders barnacled with sea-shells" ;
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Media ID 22629820
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Basin Basins Dolphin Granite Greek God Hybrid Merman Nicolau Nasoni Part Human Portugal Portuguese Rococo Scallop Seashell Shell Tail
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This print showcases the Triton Fountain, located at the Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios in Lamego, Portugal. Created in 1738 by the Portuguese School of the 18th century, this stone masterpiece is a testament to intricate craftsmanship and artistic skill. The fountain depicts Triton, a mythological Greek god known as the messenger of the sea. As Poseidon and Amphitrite's son, he serves as his father's herald. In this representation, Triton takes on a merman form with a human upper body and a fish tail that shimmers with hues reminiscent of the sea. Ovid describes his shoulders adorned with barnacled sea-shells. Carved out of granite and adorned with ornate details, including dolphins and seashells, this Baroque-style fountain exudes grandeur and elegance. Its architecture seamlessly blends elements of both human and animal forms into one harmonious composition. Designed by Nicolau Nasoni, an influential architect from Portugal's Rococo period, this fountain stands as an iconic symbol of European artistry. The basins within it hold water that cascades gracefully down its tiers while creating mesmerizing reflections. As you gaze upon this remarkable piece captured by Prismatic Pictures for Fine Art Finder's collection from Bridgeman Images, let your imagination wander into ancient mythology where gods roamed freely amidst stunning architectural wonders like this Triton Fountain.
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