Design for a Candelabra

Bernardo Buontalenti (Bernardo delle Girandole) Italian

Previously attributed to Benvenuto Cellini Italian

ca. 1550–80

Not on view

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Exhibition History

Title: Design for a Candelabra
Artist: Bernardo Buontalenti (Bernardo delle Girandole) (Italian, Florence ca. 1531–1608 Florence)
Artist: Previously attributed to Benvenuto Cellini (Italian, Florence 1500–1571 Florence)
Date: ca. 1550–80
Medium: Black chalk
Dimensions: Sheet: 16 15/16 × 5 3/16 in. (43.1 × 13.1 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Van Day Truex Fund, 2014
Object Number: 2014.466
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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