Zeshoekig bassin 1664

"Zeshoekig bassin" (Hexagonal Basin) is a 17th-century, anonymous design for a fountain. The drawing depicts a hexagonal basin supported by a central, spiraled column. Three sets of water spouts, possibly made of lead, are positioned above the basin, each with a design reminiscent of a blossoming flower. The artist's choice of colors and detailed design, especially in the depictions of the spouts, suggests the work was likely intended for a more formal, aristocratic setting.