Ontwerp voor een kandelaar 1738 - 1749

Gabriel Huquier created this design for a candlestick, "Ontwerp voor een kandelaar," using etching. The structure displays an upward progression from its sturdy, rectangular base to its ornate candleholder. The form is embellished with symmetrical curves, cherubic figures, and radiating lines around a central cross, immediately evoking the church and the heavens. The etching technique uses precise, uniform lines to model the play of light on the candlestick's surface. This monochrome rendering focuses attention on its elegant, curving structure, drawing the eye along the body. This play suggests the visual experience of light shimmering on metal. This piece engages with semiotic codes of religious art to create a visually compelling object, reflecting the cultural values of its time. This etching is not just a design; it is a discourse on form, function, and cultural meaning.