Kandelaar met onderaan twee tritons 1552

This 1552 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts a highly decorated candlestick. The ornate design includes a central vase with a female figure, a top with a decorative rim, and a base supported by two tritons, or mermen. The engraving is a striking example of Mannerist design, emphasizing elaborate ornamentation and asymmetry. This piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the artistic trends of the 16th century.