water fountain

The water fountain in the first floor hallway has elaborate piping to allow filling cups or bottles as well as the regular spout for drinking. Adorned with carvings: a winged face, serpent-like fish, and seashells, and plenty of fluting, it is set in a marble niche and an elegant place to stop for a drink. Two people did just that while I was drawing, and when I finished the sketch I was thirsty myself. The water was cool.