Candlestick

Manufactory Meissen Manufactory German

Not on view

This candlestick demonstrates the pervasive influence of French Rococo taste on Meissen during the directorship of Johann Joachim Kändler. The manufactory used French print sources for inspiration. Probably based on a silver form, the swirling scrollwork found on this candlestick is reminiscent of the ornamental prints issued by Jacques de Lajoüe, Jean-François Cuvilliés, and Just-Aurèle Meissonnier, beginning in the 1730s.

Candlestick, Meissen Manufactory (German, 1710–present), Hard-paste porcelain, German, Meissen

This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Open Access

As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes.

API

Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API.

Candlestick, Meissen Manufactory (German, 1710–present), Hard-paste porcelain, German, Meissen
Candlestick, Meissen Manufactory (German, 1710–present), Hard-paste porcelain, German, Meissen
Candlestick, Meissen Manufactory (German, 1710–present), Hard-paste porcelain, German, Meissen

This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.