Two Fountains
Italian 17th Century · Italian
- Medium
- pen and gray ink with gray wash on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1551 to 1600
- Image size
- 4238 × 3322px
Description
This is a drawing of two ornate fountains. The drawing depicts two intricately designed fountains. The fountain on the left features a central column with sculpted birds that act as spouts, allowing water to flow from their beaks. It is composed of multiple tiers with elaborate leafy decorations that resemble cascading water. On the right, the fountain boasts an ornamental urn at the top, surrounded by scrollwork and floral motifs. Both fountains sit on pedestals and are drawn with fine lines and shading that give them a three-dimensional appearance.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).