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Candlestick

Diego Gonzales de la Cueva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a candlestick with a shiny metallic surface. The candlestick has a wide, flat base with a decorative edge. A short, flared section extends upward from the base and narrows into a long, thin stem. The stem narrows and expands in a series of rounded sections. The top section is short and hollow, with a flared rim. The background is a solid light gray color. The artist of the candlestick is Diego Gonzales de la Cueva and the title is Candlestick.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
Mexican
Dimensions:
461 × 624 px
Museum record:
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