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Candlestick Depicting Five of the Seven Labors of Hercules

c. 1565

attributed to Jean II de Court

(French, before 1583)
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Culture
France, Limoges
Medium
painted enamel (grisaille) on copper
Measurements
Overall: 33.6 cm (13 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1973.169.2
Public Domain
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Location
114 Late Northern Renaissance
Print
A painted enamel on copper candlestick features a flared base, tiered stem, and cylindrical socket. Decorated in grisaille against a black ground, the base shows muscular figures, including one carrying a sphere. White interlocking patterns, horned masks, and foliage ornament the stem. Delicate gold vine-like scrolls cover the socket and bottom rim. High contrast emphasizes the detailed anatomy of the figures and the intricate, stylized ornamentation across the object's surface.

Candlestick Depicting Five of the Seven Labors of Hercules

c. 1565

Jean II de Court

(French, before 1583)
France, Limoges

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