Artist(s) | Unknown |
Medium | Wood with gilt |
Origin | Spain |
Creation Date |
17th century |
Size | 6' |
Donor | Chiapetta |
Acquisition Date |
1959 |
Image Source | GF |
Comments
This is one of two, tall, hand-carved, baroque-style candlesticks. At the time that they were created, woodcarvings were typically covered with a white plaster called gesso to provide a smooth surface for the paint that covered it. Gold leaf was applied over the paint. [source: tour notes]
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