Candlestick, Pricket

Art Historical Context

This elegant pricket candlestick, crafted in the 15th century by an unknown South Netherlandish, exemplifies the refined metalwork of the late medieval Low Countries. Standing at 15 1/2 inches tall, its brass construction features a sturdy base and a central spike designed to securely hold a taper candle, making it ideal for both ecclesiastical and domestic use. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Art department, it entered the collection through the bequest of George Blument in 1941. South Netherlandish brasswork flourished during this era, a time of economic prosperity fueled by trad...