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A female figure from King's Fountain, Linlithgow Palace. Built in the courtyard of the palace in 1536–1538, The King's Fountain is the oldest fountain that survives in its original location in Britain. This elaborate tiered octagonal structure stands over five metres high and is richly decorated with stone sculptures proclaiming the power and superiority of the monarchy and its links to Renaissance Classicism. In use, water would have cascaded between three basins held within its octagonal structure. Richly carved with figures and symbols of James V's importance, it was intended to impress visitors to the Palace. This carving was removed to protect it from weathering when the fountain was restored from 2000 to 2005.
Title
Figure of a Woman
Date
1536–1538
Medium
stone
Measurements
H 85 x W 32.5 x D 35 cm
Accession number
LLP/o/40
Acquisition method
on loan from Scottish Ministers
Work type
Sculpture
Linlithgow Palace
Kirkgate, Linlithgow, Midlothian EH49 7AL Scotland
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