FDA-A.82:3-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.82:3-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Acolyte / Angel Bearing a Candle
Description
Bronze angel candlebearer
Comments
This is one of four similar angels, designed to be displayed on the High Altar in College Chapel. The design is based on the two angels seen to either side of the Arca di San Domenico (Ark of Saint Dominic), a monument designed to hold the remains of Saint Dominic, located at the Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna, Italy. The angel, dated 1470-73, at the left side of the Arca di San Domenico, is by Niccolò dell' Arca, while on the right side of the monument is a similar work by Michelangelo of 1495.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 800mm
width (actual size): 355mm
depth (actual size): 450mm
width (actual size): 355mm
depth (actual size): 450mm
Dimension note
33in. high
Material
bronze
Physical description
Candlestick with octagonal dished drip-pan and spirally-turned shafts
Held by a kneeling angel on a rectangular base
Held by a kneeling angel on a rectangular base
Production
Person
Carter, Thomas Buchanan, b.1871 (Artist)
Date
c.1905
