Candélabre
Print
1778-1802 (published)
1778-1802 (published)
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This print is was produced using a combination of etching and engraving. It depicts a candelabrum designed by Raphael and Michelangelo, both of whom created commissioned work for the papal court in the Vatican. The candelabrum is a good example of High Renaissance style, decorated with a dizzying array of elaborate figures and motifs, such as putti, acanthus decoration and nymphs.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Candélabre (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print showing a candelabrum designed by Raphael and Michelangelo, etching and engraving, France, after 1778. |
| Physical description | Print showing a candelabrum, with figures, acanthus decoration and angels. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Citoyen Jean Ant. Chaptal Ministre de l'Interieur... |
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| Summary | This print is was produced using a combination of etching and engraving. It depicts a candelabrum designed by Raphael and Michelangelo, both of whom created commissioned work for the papal court in the Vatican. The candelabrum is a good example of High Renaissance style, decorated with a dizzying array of elaborate figures and motifs, such as putti, acanthus decoration and nymphs. |
| Associated object | 26924:1 (Part) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 26924:2 |
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| Record created | August 12, 2006 |
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