This is one of the two Sea Monsters fountains by Pietro Tacca, the same sculptor of our Four Moors.
These are obviously recent copies of the originals, made after the last war. In fact, a legend says that the Grand Duke Ferdinando II liked so much the fountains made for Livorno, that he had them installed in “Piazza Santissima Annunziata”, in Florence.See also: Sea Monsters - Four Moors
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Ancient forces.
Impressive a sculpture indeed. Please have a good new month.
daily athens
Now that is what I call a cool fountain.
Such expression in the face!
Those are really interesting fountains. Like Farmchick says, the expressions are strong and capture one's atttention.
Very strong sculptures showing well-defined actions.
Some fun, whimsical water fountains! Great water creatures for theme day, VP!
That's a great fountain.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
I little spooky but perfect for theme day!
Great looking fountains!
I've always liked these sea monsters of yours. I no longer know why, but I always think of the now-defunct TV series "The X-Files" whenever I see them.
Very neat sea Monsters, kinda like something from Star Trek. MB
I'm not surprised he did. Very expressive faces.
This is so beautiful and shows up so wonderfully against the coloured wall.
Great characters of the fountain! I think that Italy offered me the best selection of fountains I have seen.
Definitely a unique fountain, even if there a number of copies of them. Maybe my brain is not focusing, but in looking at your past posts, I could still not discern which one was the original...?
So they were a long time in coming to Livorno. But these sea monsters are worth waiting for.
This makes me want to commit to moderation in all things.
@ Francisca - Every fountain has two sea monsters, there are two original fountains in Florence and two copies in Livorno.
Love the sea monsters and the contrast to the background.
Nice fountain, but they look a little angry to me!
We know you don't have any shortage of fountains in Livorno. This is a really nice one. Those devils look pretty intense on their spitting!
They are superb! I especially love the second photo.
LOVE gargoyles. This is a neat one, up close NOT hanging off a cathedral.
Looks so REAL ! :)
Very impressive sculpture in this fountain!
Léia
Excellent!!!
Ate something he didn't like?
I do love fountains that spit or pee! Hee hee!
A great sculpture !
Lots of detail in these fountains!
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