Candelabrum

François Thomas Germain

Cleveland Museum of Art

The candelabrum by François Thomas Germain is a silver object with a wide, ornate base that has a decorative edge. The base supports a slender, elongated stem with a fluted section and intricate engravings. The stem curves upward and splits into two branches, each adorned with floral motifs and curvilinear lines. Each branch terminates in a candle holder resembling a flower or tulip, complete with detailed petals and a curved stem. The entire piece exhibits extensive ornate detailing, including scrollwork and leaf-like patterns throughout the stem, base, and candle holders. The background of the image transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom.