Ontwerp voor een driearmige kandelaber 1738 - 1749

This detailed engraving, titled "Ontwerp voor een driearmige kandelaber" (Design for a three-armed candelabra), was created by French artist Gabriel Huquier between 1738 and 1749. The intricate design showcases the Rococo style, characterized by flowing curves and asymmetrical ornamentation. The candelabra features three ornate arms, each terminating in a stylized floral cup, and a base with a swirling, organic form. This print from the Rijksmuseum, measuring 369 mm high and 232 mm wide, would have served as a design model for silversmiths and other artisans during the Rococo period.