Niccolò Salvi (1697–1751): The Sculptor Behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain Niccolò Salvi (August 6, 1697 – February 8, 1751) stands as a towering figure in the late Baroque artistic landscape of Rome—a sculptor whose singular vision culminated in the breathtaking Trevi Fountain and cemented his legacy as one of the era’s most celebrated artists. Born into a family steeped in Florentine artistic tradition, Salvi’s formative years instilled within him an unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and a profound understanding of classical ideals, influences that would permeate his entire oeuvre. While ov…