Who created "Candlestick Supported by Putti"?

Candlestick Supported by Putti was created by Niccolò Roccatagliata|Sebastiano Nicolini in first half 17th century or later.

When was "Candlestick Supported by Putti" created?

This artwork was created first half 17th century or later.

What medium is "Candlestick Supported by Putti"?

Candlestick Supported by Putti is Copper alloy, with a black lacquer or wax patina..

Is "Candlestick Supported by Putti" in the public domain?

Yes, Candlestick Supported by Putti is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Candlestick Supported by Putti

Niccolò Roccatagliata|Sebastiano Nicolini

first half 17th century or later

Medium

Copper alloy, with a black lacquer or wax patina.

Dimensions

H. 57.5 cm (excluding prickets).

Classification

Metalwork

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1381

Tags

Putti

Art Historical Context

In the opulent world of 17th-century Venetian decorative arts, the *Candlestick Supported by Put* stands as a delightful example of collaborative craftsmanship by sculptors Niccolò Rocagliata and Sebastianoini. Crafted in first half of the century or later from copper alloy, this elegant piece rises to 57.5 cm high (excluding prickets and features playful putti—those cherubic infant figures emblematic of Baroque exuberance—hoisting the candlestick aloft with chubby arms and mischievous grins. The black lacquer or wax patina lends an aged, luxurious sheen, mimicking ancient bronzes prized by Re...

Candlestick Supported by Putti

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