Fishermaen In ‘t Zand Square Fountain – Bruges, Belgium
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dtrebilc
N 51° 12.297 E 003° 13.043
31U E 515186 N 5672638
These fishermen represent the link with the coast that Bruges enjoyed for a long time.
Waymark Code: WMFE6A
Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Date Posted: 10/05/2012
Views: 4
‘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 this large fountain with 4 separate sculptures by the husband and wife sculptors Stefaan De Puydt and Livia Canestraro.
This sculpture shows 3 fishermen. One of them is holding a swordfish, another is dressed in a Sou’wester holding a gaff and the other is facing away from them. Above their heads are circling gulls, waiting to pick up any fish that may be thrown away.
At its height Bruges was a major trading city and the canals linking the coast to the city meant that this inland city has for many years had connections with the sea and the coast.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Fishermen
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
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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