Design for a Table Fountain with the Badge of Anne Boleyn 1533

"Design for a Table Fountain with the Badge of Anne Boleyn" is a pen and ink drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger, dated 1533, and currently housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland. The drawing depicts a detailed design for a table fountain, featuring a central bowl supported by a complex base adorned with figures and intricate ornamentation. The upper part of the fountain displays the badge of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, further emphasizing the object’s connection to the English court and the era of the Tudor dynasty. This drawing is a valuable insight into the artistic and decorative preferences of the 16th century and a testament to Holbein's mastery of detail and design.