Peter Kun Frary, Professor of Music • University of Hawaii, Leeward
Peter Kun Frary, Professor of Music • University of Hawaii, Leeward
Photo by Peter Kun Frary • Canon EOS 40D and EF-s 17-55 2.8 IS USM • Next Image
The Pantheon Fountain lies in the Piazza della Rotonda, directly in front of the Pantheon. It was constructed during the late 16th century by the Renaissance sculptor Leonardo Sormani. I suspect a committee of clergy hovered over over the artist during the design phase, resulting in compromises. The four sea creatures abut a chunky and angular obelisk. The obelisk looks alarmingly out of place and just as well might be a spaceship or skyscraper.
I'm not sure what this sea creature is, perhaps a dolphin, catfish, eel or dragon. The fountain is made of several types of marble, all of which are slowing eroding away. Many clumsy repairs are evident. Notice the dark gray mortar used to reattach the white marble fin of the sea creature.
Most of the fountain is covered with mugging tourists, so a sweeping shot of the fountain wasn't possible (unless you like mugging tourists).
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