Design for the Base of a Candle Stick with a Seated Female(?) Figure 1500 - 1550

This drawing, dated between 1500 and 1550, is a design for the base of a candlestick featuring a seated figure. The anonymous artist uses pen and ink to render the intricate details of the design, characterized by scrolling ornamentation, floral motifs, and a central figure set within a stylized niche. This drawing is a prime example of Renaissance decorative art, demonstrating the attention to detail and balance favored during the period. The design’s emphasis on elegant curvilinear forms and the central figure's classical pose speak to the influence of classical antiquity.