Mermaid in ‘t Zand Square Fountain – Bruges, Belgium
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This mermaid form one of four groups of figurative sculptures surrounding a large fountain in the middle of the square.
Waymark Code: WMFE06
Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Date Posted: 10/04/2012
Views: 7
‘t Zand is the largest public square in Bruges. It is situated where the old railway station used to be. It is used as an open air market at weekends and as a venue as an open air concert site.
In the middle of the square is a large fountain with 4 separate sculptures by the husband and wife sculptors Stefaan De Puydt and Livia Canestraro.
This sculpture represents the coastal Polders, defensive structures that are used on the coast that were built to reclaim land from the sea.
Lying half in and half out the water, whilst leaning against one of the Polders is a reclining mermaid, spouting water from her mouth.
When the market is on the main jets of the fountain are turned off to prevent spray being blown onto the stalls. However on other days the the fountain sprays are quite dramatic.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Mermaid of Bruges
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Stefaan De Puydt and Livia Canestraro
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1/1/1985
Materials used: Bronze
Location: 'T Zand square
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