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Water Works: Bernini on Piazza Navona

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Water Works: Bernini on Piazza Navona

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In conjunction with the exhibition Bernini: Sculpting in Clay (on view October 3, 2012–January 6, 2013), Tod Marder, Professor II, Department of Art History, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, outlines the methods Bernini used to design and construct the fountains in Piazza Navona in Rome. Marder also discusses how Bernini's use of models helped him gain valuable commissions and ensure that his fountains would be accurately constructed.

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Workshop of Pierre Reymond  (born 1513, working 1537, died after 1584)

Date:
probably third quarter 16th century
Culture:
French (Limoges)
Medium:
Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt
Dimensions:
Diam. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm.)
Classification:
Enamels
Credit Line:
The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Accession Number:
32.100.253

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