Ornamental Candelabrum

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Vertical rectangle showing candelabrum motif composed of a double-headed eagle, mask, cameo coins and fantastic creatures.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Artist
Daniel Hopfer, German, 1470 - 1536
Date
1520
Credit Line
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Medium
Etching on white laid paper, lined
Dimensions
H x W x D: 30 × 12.5 cm (11 13/16 × 4 15/16 in.)
Platemark: 27.2 x 10 cm (10 11/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Mat: 31.1 × 15.1 cm (12 1/4 × 5 15/16 in.)
Type
ornament
Object Name
Print
Type
Print
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