Candle pricket (pair with 1975.1.1464)

Art Historical Context

This pair of Spanish iron candle prickets from the 17th century the robust metalwork traditions of Baroque-era Spain. Standing an impressive 64⅞ inches tall, each pricket features a sturdy spike designed to securely hold large candles, providing illumination in grand ecclesiastical spaces like churches or monasteries. Crafted from forged iron—a durable medium prized for its strength and malleability—these utilitarian objects reflect the skilled blacksmithing techniques prevalent in Spain during a time of fervent Catholic devotion and architectural splendor. In 17th-century Spain, under the in...