The artwork titled “Design for a Table Fountain with the Badge of Anne Boleyn” was created by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1533 in Germany. Rendered with chalk and ink on paper, this piece measures 25.1 by 16.4 centimeters and stands as an exemplar of the Northern Renaissance art movement. The design falls within the genre of artistic design and is presently housed in Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
The artwork showcases an intricately detailed table fountain, characterized by its lavish ornamentation. Dominating the central structure is an elaborate basin supported by a pedestal adorned with sculpted figures. The upper section of the fountain features an ornate crown-like structure, symbolizing grandeur. The design is replete with elaborate motifs, including human forms and decorative flourishes which highlight the artist’s attention to detail and embody the Northern Renaissance’s emphasis on ornate and realistic depiction.
