The Godfather Of Rome's Water Fountains

In Rome’s city center, there are many easily recognized water fountains. Pretty much all of them were planned, conceived and built by one of the greatest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Traces of his life's efforts are obvious all through the roads of Rome simply because, in addition to his skills as a water fountain designer, he was additionally a city architect. Bernini's father, a renowned Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son, and they eventually settled in Rome, to fully show their art in the form of public water features and water fountains. The young Bernini earned encouragement from Popes and relevant artists alike, and was an exceptional employee. His sculpture was originally his claim to popularity. He used his knowledge and melded it effortlessly with Roman marble, most significantly in the Vatican. Though he was influenced by this many, Michelangelo had the most serious impact on him, both personally and professionally.