Tritone Collection

Statue of Neptune against blue sky, Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Fontana del Tritone, Rome, Italy
Fontana del Tritone (Triton Fountain) - a 17th century fountain by the Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. located in the Piazza Barberini, Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1950s

Tritone
A woodcut which portrays a winking old man with seemingly drenched hair. Date: circa 1921

Jungle runner and golden tegu
Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva, , Lucertola ameiva 1 and golden tegu, Tupinambis teguixin, Salvaguardia d America 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Recent Discovery of Antiquities at Rome (engraving)
1061846 Recent Discovery of Antiquities at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discovery of Antiquities at Rome)

Fontana del Tritone Mrs Jane St John British
Fontana del Tritone; Mrs. Jane St. John (British, 1803 - 1882); Rome, Italy; 1856 - 1859; Albumen silver print from a paper negative; 18 x 24.3 cm (7 1, 16 x 9 9, 16 in.)

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Amidst the timeless allure of Italy, two iconic representations of Triton, the ancient god of the sea, unfold a captivating tale. In Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, Neptune, the Roman equivalent of Poseidon, stands proud against a blue sky, while in Rome, Bernini's Fontana del Tritone graces the Barberini fountain. A century ago, these masterpieces were immortalized in engravings, showcasing the intricate details of Triton's powerful form and the playful company of fish. The jungle runner and golden tegu may be a world away, but their vibrant energy echoes the vitality of the sea gods. As recent discoveries continue to unearth Rome's rich history, the enchanting tales of Triton and his mythical realm live on, forever intertwined with the Eternal City's timeless beauty.