Twee fonteinen onder elkaar 1664

"Twee fonteinen onder elkaar" (Two Fountains One Below the Other), an anonymous 17th-century Dutch engraving, presents two intricate fountain designs. The top fountain features two putti atop a large scallop shell, surrounded by water spouts cascading from an ornate frame. Below, a single putti riding a pair of dolphins, with water spouting from their mouths and the putti's hands, completes the design. The detailed engraving showcases the elaborate and whimsical nature of fountain design in the 17th century, highlighting the popularity of mythological motifs and intricate waterworks.