The Four Rivers Fountain

The Four Rivers Fountain, created by artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1651, is a striking public sculpture in Rome that symbolizes the four major rivers of the world known at that time: the Nile, Ganges, Danube, and Rio de la Plata. Each river is represented by a figure emerging from an ornate structure, with the surrounding basin designed to evoke a sense of movement and life. The fountain celebrates the universality of water and nature’s diversity, blending artistic craftsmanship with symbolic meaning, and serves as a testament to Baroque artistry and the importance of water as a vital resource.