Fountain de la Abundancia

[1] True to his office, Gómez de Mora opted for a more sculptural than architectural solution, in which there are clear Herrerian influences, although odd concession to the emerging Baroque trends of the moment.

But what was most striking across the open cavity in the middle of the main body, in which were staying four bears, throwing water, a clear reference to one of the symbols of the capital.

With regard to the coronation, the first idea that had Gómez de Mora was finish the set with a small obelisk, but eventually was placed on top the statue of the Abundance, that the Madrilenian council bought to the Italian merchant Ludovico Turchi in 1617.

Near the place where was nailed this Baroque work, currently it stands a fountain of molten iron, comprising a circular vessel and a shaft, from which hang eight suppliers.

Although it serves as a public fountain, actually La Fuentecilla was erected as a memorial to celebrate the return of Ferdinand VII, once concluded the War of Independence.