Design for Water Channels with Fantastic Animals Covering Small Sections 1600 - 1700

This anonymous drawing from the 17th century presents a design for water channels adorned with fantastic animals. The drawing depicts two channels running diagonally across the page, each decorated with a series of sculpted creatures. The channels are depicted as long, narrow troughs, with the water flowing downwards in a series of delicate lines. The fantastical animals, rendered in a detailed and realistic style, appear to be emerging from the sides of the channels, their bodies partially obscured by the water. This design, likely intended for a garden or architectural feature, offers a glimpse into the imaginative and decorative sensibilities of the period.