Figure
15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This decorative and emblematic brass figure was probably originally part of a chandelier. Church and cathedral chandeliers were often extraordinarily elaborate and were a true test of the brass founders' greatest skills.
The figure was probably made in Germany in the period 1400-1500. It is likely that it was made in Nuremberg where, before 1600, European brass manufacture flourished and councils fiercely protected the local trade.
The figure was probably made in Germany in the period 1400-1500. It is likely that it was made in Nuremberg where, before 1600, European brass manufacture flourished and councils fiercely protected the local trade.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Brass figure from the top of a chandelier, of a man in a loin cloth with his right hand raised and his left hand drooping, German, 15th century |
| Physical description | Figure from the top of a chandelier of a wild man, naked except for a loin cloth, with his right hand raised to brandish a club and with his left hand drooping to support a shield. Both the club and shield are missing. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This decorative and emblematic brass figure was probably originally part of a chandelier. Church and cathedral chandeliers were often extraordinarily elaborate and were a true test of the brass founders' greatest skills. The figure was probably made in Germany in the period 1400-1500. It is likely that it was made in Nuremberg where, before 1600, European brass manufacture flourished and councils fiercely protected the local trade. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.102-1953 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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