Sujet
Paschal Candlestick, c. 1525-1550. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Paschal Candlestick, c. 1525-1550. In Roman Catholic practice, a large candlestick holds the Paschal Candle, blessed and lit for the first time on Easter eve, then used on significant occasions throughout the year. Despite its religious function, the decorations here are entirely secular-ranging from panthers and bound satyrs to the heads of raptors and goats. These elements derive from ancient Roman sculpture and were especially popular among intellectuals in northern Italy, who were actively exploring connections among pagan traditions, ancient philosophy, and Christianity.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F98_280
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
41,2Mo (2,0Mo) / 22,0cm x 46,9cm / 2599 x 5545 (300dpi)