Description

Fountain of Light – Morning Stillness at the Spanish Steps

There’s a Rome that everyone knows—loud, alive, echoing voices and motion. And then there’s this one.

Just before sunrise, the Piazza di Spagna holds its breath. The Fontana della Barcaccia—a boat that’s never moved—rests at the foot of the Spanish Steps, gently overflowing as it has for centuries. The water whispers. The light begins to stretch. You can almost hear the shutters creaking open above the shops, smell the first espresso being brewed down some hidden alley.

The Trinità dei Monti watches from above, not grandeur, but grace. Its white façade catches the dawn as if it’s remembering every morning that came before. And the steps? They don’t need a single soul to be full of presence. Each one holds a million stories, and yet in this moment, they feel untouched. Fresh. Almost sacred.

It’s a city paused. Not sleeping—just waiting for someone who’s willing to see it out distraction.

And if you’ve ever stood here at this hour, you know the truth:
Rome doesn’t perform for you. It reveals itself to those who arrive early and pay attention.

Acclaim:

• European Photo Awards: Gold Winner – Italy Photography – Architecture, marking this photograph as a standout in its category.
• 10th 35AWARDS – Second Stage

Features:

• Premium Fine Art Photography: Created by Robert Fülöp, an award-winning fine art architectural photographer, known for his precision, vision, and uncompromising standards.
• Paper: Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Matt Baryta, a fine art paper that enhances the warm tones and intricate details of this beautiful scene.
• Dimensions: The print is sized at 60×40 cm (landscape), a total framed dimension of 70×50 cm, making it a stunning addition to any space.
• Framing: The photograph is elegantly framed in sleek black fine wood, providing a refined finish that complements the historical and architectural significance of the image.
• Protective Glass: The print is safeguarded behind protective glass, ensuring its longevity and preserving its pristine quality.
• Passepartout: A custom passepartout enhances the photograph’s depth, drawing the viewer’s eye into the dynamic flow and architectural harmony of the scene, while offering a refined visual transition between the image and its frame.
• The frame includes a built-in hanger, ensuring easy and secure wall mounting.

Technical Details:

• Material Quality: Crafted high-quality materials, ensuring durability and a premium finish.
• Printing Technology: Advanced printing techniques ensure superior image clarity and the faithful reproduction of the photograph’s vivid colors and intricate details.
• Certificate of Authenticity: Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, along a Hahnemühle Certificate, ensuring its exclusivity.
• Limited Edition: Limited to 13 prints, ensuring exclusivity as the prints will not be reissued. Prints will not be restocked once sold out, making each piece a rare and unique collector’s item.

Exclusive Ownership Option:

For collectors seeking something truly unique, we offer the option of full exclusivity in private ownership. By purchasing this piece at the exclusive ownership price, you will receive the only print available for private ownership, produced in a larger A1 format (84×59 cm). This edition will never be reproduced or resold for private collection, ensuring you have a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Exclusive Features:

• A1 Format: The print is delivered in the impressive A1 size, printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Matt Baryta, which enhances the depth and detail, ensuring an unparalleled visual experience.
• Certificate of Exclusive Ownership: Along the standard Certificate of Authenticity, you will receive a special certificate that guarantees the exclusivity of your print for private ownership.
• Museum Exhibition Copy: Please note that the photographer retains one additional copy for the purpose of museum exhibitions. This ensures that the work can continue to be shared and celebrated in public spaces, while your copy remains the only one available for personal collection.
• Custom Framing: The photograph will be framed in a sleek black fine wood frame, custom-made to complement the A1 format, making it a stunning focal point in any space.

This exclusive ownership option is available for a premium price equivalent to 10 times the standard print price. Before purchasing, please inquire whether any of the other limited edition prints have been sold. This will allow you to fully understand the level of exclusivity you’re obtaining. Contact us directly to inquire about this one-of-a-kind offer.

Bring the Spirit of Rome to Your Walls
This photograph captures a rare kind of silence—the kind that speaks. Let it live in your space as a reminder that even the most celebrated places are at their most beautiful when they’re just… being. No spectacle. Just soul.

Watermark Notice:

Please note that the images on our website are watermarked to protect the artist’s copyright. The fine art print you receive will be free of any watermarks, allowing you to fully appreciate its stunning details.