Location: Corner of Spalenvorstadt / Schützenmattstrasse Artist: Jean Hym (Nachhauung)
in operation since about 1550 (original) / 1886 (copy)
listed building: Yes, since 1915
History / Description: The bottom of the column of the fountain is a replica of the "peasant dance" by Hans Holbein the Younger The column is crowned by a bagpiper. Basis for the piper for the artist was no doubt a dated from 1514 engraving by Albrecht Durer. The original of the bagpipe is preserved since 1885 at the Historical Museum.
Special: During the summer time, the bottom shell decorated with flowers.
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