Fount Collection

Turkey. Caravanserai of Kuchuk Chemetche
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Caravanserai of Kuchuk Chemetche. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Madonna at the Fountain, 1439 (oil on panel)
471200 Madonna at the Fountain, 1439 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 24.9x18.2 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: The different flowers)

Rivergod and Spring Nymph (oil on canvas)
3930829 Rivergod and Spring Nymph (oil on canvas) by Natoire, Charles Joseph (1700-77); 47x42 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Italy. Pompeii. House of Venus. Fresco. Garden with birds ar
Roman Art. Italy. Pompeii. House of Venus or House of D. Lucretii Satrii Valentes. Fresco. Garden with birds around the fountain and mask. 1st century. Painted wall on south wall of peristyle

Northward Jerusalem Nazareth Virgin Fount 1950
Northward from Jerusalem. Nazareth, the Virgins Fount. 1950, Israel, Nazareth

Fount Kait Bey Temple area 1934 Middle East
Fount of Kait Bey in Temple area. 1934, Middle East

Czech Republic. Prague. Fountain of Kohl by Hieronymus Kohl
Czech Republic. Prague. Castle. Fountain of Kohl or Lions, by Hieronymus Kohl, 1686 (first courtyard). Castle complex (Hradcany)

Basin, marble. Montfort. Roman period, 1st century CE. Detai
Basin, marble. Montfort. Roman period, 1st century CE. This imperial Roman vessel was found in a Crusaders fortress and use of the baptismal fount or a receptacle for holy water. Detail. Head

Spain. Asturias. Woman fetching water. Fount Castaneu. Engra
Spain. Asturias. San Esteban de Pravia. Woman with traditional costume next to the source of Castaneu. Engraving. 19th century

Italy. Bologna. Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna (1529-1608), 1567

Turkey. Istanbul. Source of ablutions. 18th century Enclosure of the Basilica of Santa Sofia

Portugal. Evora. Renaissance fountain (1556) in Largo das Portas de Moura

Spain. Catalonia. Blanes. Gothic Fountain. 15th century. Spout. Province of Girona

St. Louis. Missouri History Museum. Forest Park. State of Missouri. Outside. USA

USA. St. Louis. Missouri History Museum. Forest Park. Interior

Turkey. Ephesus. Fountain of Trajan. 2nd Century AD
Turkey. Ephesus. Fountain of Trajan. Built in around 104 C.E. It was constructed for the honor of emperor Trajan. Norht of Curetes Street

Spain. Barcelona. Statue of Neptune by Nicolau Trave. 18th Century. Neoclassical style. Fountain. La Llotja

Spain. Barcelona. Fountain of Catalan Genius. Inagurated in
Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Fountain of Catalan Genius. Inagurated in 1856. Dedicated to general Jose Bernaldo de Quiros, marquess of campo Sagrado and former governor of Catalonia

Children Drinking Fount
Children swarm round a public drinking fountain. Date: 1891

Nottingham / Walter Fount
Nottingham: Walter Fountain and Lister Gate Date: circa 1914

Hermes the Egyptian (Hermes Trismegistus) the legendary fount of occult and alchemical knowledge. 17th century copperplate engraving

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"Fount: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the world of founts, each with its own unique story to tell. From Turkey's Caravanserai of Kuchuk Chemetche to Italy's House of Venus in Pompeii, these founts have witnessed centuries of history. In Prague, the Fountain of Kohl by Hieronymus Kohl stands as a testament to Czech Republic's artistic heritage. Meanwhile, Madonna at the Fountain transports us back to 15th-century Italy through an exquisite oil painting that captures both serenity and devotion. The Rivergod and Spring Nymph come alive on canvas, their mythical presence adding a touch of enchantment. And in Montfort, a Roman period marble basin from the 1st century CE showcases ancient craftsmanship at its finest. Traveling further south to Spain's Asturias region, we witness the timeless scene of a woman fetching water from Fount Castaneu. The simplicity and beauty captured in this engraving evoke feelings of tranquility. Italy beckons once again with Bologna's Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna. This masterpiece exemplifies Renaissance artistry with its intricate details and grandeur that still mesmerize viewers today. Turkey enchants us with Istanbul's Source of Ablutions; an 18th-century enclosure where ritual cleansing took place amidst stunning architectural design. Portugal invites us into Evora's Largo das Portas de Moura square adorned with a magnificent Renaissance fountain dating back to 1556. Spain reveals Catalonia's Gothic Fountain from the 15th century - an architectural gem that reflects medieval charm while standing tall against time’s passage. Finally, St. Louis' Missouri History Museum takes us closer home as Forest Park proudly displays the State Seal atop a majestic fountain honoring Missouri’s rich heritage. From ancient civilizations to modern-day wonders, these founts remind us not only of the practicality they serve but also their ability to captivate our imagination.