Candelabra

Art Historical Context

This imposing iron candelabra, over 52 inches tall, hails from the 14th–15th with possible later additions, reflecting the enduring craftsmanship of French or Spanish metalworkers.oused in The Cloisters at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the 1947 Cloisters Collection it exemplifies medieval metalwork designed for grandeur. Likely used in ecclesiastical settings like monasteries or cathedrals—or perhaps noble households—such pieces illuminated sacred spaces or grand halls, casting flickering light during evening rituals or feasts. Forged from durable iron, a material prized for its s...