Design for a Candlestick 18th century

This anonymous 18th-century drawing depicts a design for a candlestick, showcasing the Rococo style's penchant for intricate, asymmetrical ornamentation. The design, rendered in delicate lines, features a slender, elaborate base with a series of scrolling volutes, floral motifs, and symmetrically placed, decorative, oval forms. This sketch likely served as a working plan for a silversmith or other craftsman, highlighting the crucial role of design in the creation of decorative arts during the Rococo period. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.