Altar-Candlestick with Shield of Arms of the Garzoni of Venice

Venetian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a decorative stand with a large white candle placed on top. It has an intricate ornate design that includes human or cherubic figures, floral motifs, and decorative scrolls. The material appears to be dark metal, likely bronze, with a dark, slightly weathered patina. The stand's detailing and the figures stand on pedestals. The sculpture has a playful and spirited quality highlighted by the figures representing mythological or classical themes.