Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
Archivision Base to Module 13
Preferred Title:
Acqua Paola
Image View:
General view, from southeast
Creator:
Flaminio Ponzio (Italian architect, ca.1560-1613)
Location:
site: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Location Note:
Janiculum Hill
Date:
1608-1611 (creation)
Cultural Context:
Italian
Style Period:
Baroque
Work Type 1:
fountain
Classification:
architecture
Material:
stone
Technique:
carving (processes); construction (assembling)
Subjects:
architectural exteriors; engineering and industry; manufacturing; City planning; Fountains; fountain
Description:
In 1608-1611, with Giovanni Fontana as engineer, Ponzio constructed the Acqua Paola on the Janiculum Hill. It consists of a free-standing five-bay block surmounted by a large dedication tablet, supporting a pedimented coat of arms. The large water-basin dates from 1690. (Source: Grove Art Online; http://www.groveart. com/)
Collection:
Archivision Addition Module One
Identifier:
1A1-PF-AP-A3
Rights:
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.

Acqua Paola