nymphaeum
Isaac Kremer/ January 14, 2018/ / 0 comments
A room decorated with plants, sculpture, and fountains (often decorated with nymphs), and intended for relaxation. 2. A building dedicated to the nymphs; a large chamber, decorated with columns, statues, and pictures and having a stream of spring water gushing from a fountain at its center providing a cool and pleasant treat. Photo from National Museum of Art, Washington, DC, 2012. (Harris, 1977)