ECL-Bn.13:73-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.13:73-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Candelabrum with three sided base: side 3
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bn. 13. 71-73 are catalogued together as all details of the same candelabrum
Description
Content (description)
The candelabrum is very ornate. At the bottom is a three-sided base with horned and bearded masks for feet, between which hang garlands. Over each mask crouches a Pan with his hands behind his back. Above the base sphinxes with scrolls instead of legs sit back to look back to look around a central pillar, which supports a 'casket' ornamented with arches, garlands and shells. At the top a Pan and Panesse copulate.
The panel on the three-sided base in this view shows a nude youth (Hercules?) holding two leaping bulls by the horn.
Beneath the candelabrum is the inscription: Sperne dilectum Veneris Sacellum/ Sanctius, Lampas, tibi munus orno/I, fove casto vigil Harleanas/Igne Camoenas.
The panel on the three-sided base in this view shows a nude youth (Hercules?) holding two leaping bulls by the horn.
Beneath the candelabrum is the inscription: Sperne dilectum Veneris Sacellum/ Sanctius, Lampas, tibi munus orno/I, fove casto vigil Harleanas/Igne Camoenas.
Content (object)
candelabrum
Dimensions
height (actual size): 513mm
width (actual size): 346mm
width (actual size): 346mm
Inscription
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)
Date
c.1710-1730