Dousieme livre des Oeuvres de J. A. Messonnier [<i>sic</i>] Livre de Chandeliers de Sculpture en Argent
1745
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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1745
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white drawing of two fancy silver candleholders. The top one looks like a tall, twisted vase with swirls and leaves carved into it. The bottom one is a smaller design with flowers and more swirls. The artist drew these to show off how detailed silverwork could be. The lines are sharp and the shapes look three-dimensional. Look up Baroque next to see more art with lots of swirls and drama.
