Artwork
Design for a Candlestick
Design for a Candlestick is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Luzio Romano. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Design for a Candlestick, created circa 1504 by Italian artist Luzio Romano, is a drawing now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art. This work exemplifies Romano's contribution to the High Renaissance and early Mannerist styles.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tall, ornate candlestick featuring three stacked candleholders supported by curved, swirling elements. Decorative motifs include a scroll-shaped base with leafy details and two small birds perched on the middle section, introducing a naturalistic element amidst the overall ornateness.
Technique & Style
Characterized by precise yet soft lines and the absence of heavy shading, the drawing showcases Romano's emphasis on intricate patterns and compositional balance, aligning with Renaissance aesthetic principles.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Luzio Romano (also known as Luzio Luzi or Luzio da Todi), active in the late 16th century in painting and decorative arts, the drawing's provenance culminates in its current location at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luzio Luzi (sometimes Luzzi or Luci), also known as Luzio Luzi da Todi and Luzio Romano (died late 16th century), was an Italian painter, stuccoist, and draftsman of the High Renaissance era favoring the Mannerist style.
Border Lines (verso)
Design for Two Vases and an Ornament (recto)
Design for Two Vases, Two Coats of Arms, and a Bull (recto) Several Line Borders (verso)
Design for a Crozier
Design for Decorative Hinges (recto) Border Lines (verso)
Design for a Chalice (recto)
Design for a Chalice (recto) Architectural Plan (verso)
Design for Two Vases, Two Coats of Arms, and a Bull (recto)
