Design for a Candelabrum, Allegorical Figure of Abundance, Ornamental Relief Design

Bernardo Parentino

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sepia-toned drawing on aged paper featuring a central figure and ornate designs. The figure, an allegorical representation of Abundance, is standing on a decorative base, with curly hair and wearing a short dress. The figure holds a sheaf of grain-like plants with long leaves and appears to have wings on her back or possibly a decorative element behind her. To the left of the figure, a candelabrum design is shown, topped with flames and featuring a circular element with the letters "PAX" on its middle section. The bottom of the image includes an ornamental relief design with various curved and leaf-like patterns, and there is a signature written in cursive at the bottom. The paper has a light grey border around the edges and shows signs of aging, including darker spots and discoloration.