Chandelier
Unknown Artist
second half of 17th century
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
H. 109.5 cm
Classification
Metalwork
Culture
Netherlandish
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.2492
Art Historical Context
Hanging gracefully at 109.5 cm tall, this brass chandelier from the second of the 17th exemplifies Netherlandish metalwork from Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.ed by an unknown artist during the Dutch Golden Age—a era of unprecedented prosperity fueled by global trade—this fixture would have illuminated opulent homes, churches, or guild halls, casting a warm glow on gatherings of merchants and burghers. Brass, a durable and malleable alloy prized for its golden sheen, allowed artisans to create functional yet luxurious lighting. Netherlandish metalworkers excelled i...