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The Turtle Fountain. Detail. Turtle and bronze ephebe. 16th c
The Turtle Fountain. Italian Renaissance. Built between 1580-1588 by Giacomo della Porta (1533-1602) and Taddeo Landini (1561-1596). Detail. Turtle and bronze ephebe. Rome. Italy
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Bronze Della Fountain Giacomo Porta Putti Raise Renaissance Spout Taddeo Turtle Ephebe
Greetings Card (A5)
Bring a touch of the Italian Renaissance into your home with our exquisite greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. This card features a captivating detail from "The Turtle Fountain," a masterpiece created between 1580-1588 by Giacomo della Porta and Taddeo Landini in Rome, Italy. The intricate design showcases a turtle and a bronze ephebe, perfectly captured in this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Impress your loved ones with this work of art as a thoughtful and unique greeting.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Turtle Fountain, an exquisite masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, was created between 1580 and 1588 by the skilled hands of Giacomo Della Porta (1533-1602) and Taddeo Landini (1561-1596). This magnificent work of art is located in Rome, Italy, and showcases the intricate details of the 16th century's artistic prowess. At the heart of this fountain lies a life-sized turtle, meticulously crafted from bronze, its shell and limbs displaying a remarkable level of realism. The turtle's serene expression and the gentle curve of its body create an enchanting contrast to the dynamic energy of the surrounding elements. Perched atop the turtle's back is a bronze ephebe, a youthful male figure from Greek mythology. The ephebe, with his muscular form and graceful pose, raises his hand to control the flow of water from the fountain's spout. The water cascades down, forming a mesmerizing display as it meets the basin below. Surrounding the turtle and ephebe are playful putti, or cherubs, who add an element of whimsy and delight to the scene. The Turtle Fountain is a testament to the artistic vision and technical skill of its creators, and a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of Italy during the Renaissance era. The intricate details of the turtle's shell, the ephebe's muscular form, and the lifelike expressions of the putti all come together to create a captivating work of art that continues to inspire awe and admiration to this day.
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