Neptune (Poseidon), Trevi Fountain, Rome (Source)
The Trevi Fountain (in Italian, Fontana di Trevi) is the largest (standing 85 feet high and 65 feet wide) and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome
Trevi Fountain (Source)
Trevi Fountain (Source)
Iconography
The backdrop for the fountain is the Palazzo Poli, given a new facade with a giant order of Corinthian pilasters that link the two main stories. Taming of the waters is the theme of the gigantic scheme that tumbles forward, mixing water and rockwork, and filling the small square. Tritons guide Neptune's shell chariot, taming seahorses (hippocamps).
In the center is superimposed a robustly modelled triumphal arch
The center niche or exedra framing Neptune has free-standing columns for maximal light-and-shade. In the niches flanking Neptune, Abundance spills water from her urn and Salubrity holds a cup from which a snake drinks. Above, bas reliefs illustrate the Roman origin of the aqueducts.
Film
'Three Coins in the Fountain'
Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni
it had the honour of drenching Anita Ekberg in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita.
Lucky coin throwing
Among those who are unaware that the "three coins' were thrown by three individuals, a current legend is reported that it is lucky (or will to throw coins with one's right hand over one's right shoulder into the Trevi Fountain.
Throwing one coin in will ensure that the thrower will return to Rome. Throwing two coins ensures that the thrower will fall in love with a beautiful Roman girl (or handsome boy), and throwing three coins now ensures that the thrower will marry that girl or boy in Rome.
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