Candlestick

Art Historical Context

This elegant 15th-century German candlestick, crafted from copper alloy, stands as a to the refined metalworking skills of late medieval Europe. Measuring just over 9 inches tall with a sturdy 4¼-inch diameter base, its compact form suggests it was for both practical illumination and decorative appeal, likely in a domestic or ecclesiastical setting. Housed in The Cloisters at the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1957, it exemplifies the anonymous craftsmanship prized in Gothic-era Germany, where such objects blended functionality with subtle artistry. Copper alloys, often akin to bronze in du...