Kandelaber Vazen, kandelaars, grafstenen, sarcofagen, tripods, lampen en ornamenten ontworpen en gegraveerd door Giovanni Battista Piranesi (serietitel) Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornament, RP-P-2016-2431, 1778

Identification title(s): candelabra. Vases, candlesticks, tombstones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps and ornaments designed and engraved by giovanni battista piranesi (series title) vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegn. Ed incisi dal cav. Gio. Batta piranesi (series title). Object type: print ornament print object number: rp-p-2016-2431. Catalog reference: focillon 649. Wilton-ely 936. Description: a marble candelabra with representations of goddesses on the base. Assignment in bottom margin. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: giovanni battista piranesi (mentioned on object), after own design by: giovanni battista piranesi (mentioned on object), commissioned by: giovanni battista piranesi (mentioned on object), dedicated to: giovanni battista rezzonico (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: printmaker: rome, according to own design by: rome commissioned by: rome dedicated to: italy. Dating: 1778. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: plate edge: h 678 mm × w 436 mm explanation the 'vasi' series has 110 prints, spread over two volumes, each with its own title print. Piranesi was helped for this series by several assistants from his workshop, including his son francesco who also added 8 plates to the series in 1779-1780. The candelabra is today kept in the vatican museums in vatican city. Subject: what: chandelier, candelabrum. Acquisition: unknown 2016. Date: 1778.