Pendant with Double Cross at Centre, Surrounded by Four Large Table-Stones
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a fancy chandelier with a big cross in the middle. The cross holds four square lights, each with a candle inside. Around it, there are curved arms with loops and swirls, and some arms end in small lanterns or fruit-shaped lights. The whole thing looks detailed and old-fashioned, drawn in black lines on a light background. One odd thing is the tiny "table-stones" hanging below—those aren’t real stones, just decorative shapes. This style was common in the Renaissance, when people loved intricate metalwork for lighting. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made sharp, precise prints.
