Candle pricket (pair with 1975.1.1463)

Art Historical Context

This pair of towering iron candle prickets, standing over five feet tall, hails from 17th-century Spain and the robust craftsmanship of the era's metalwork tradition. Crafted from forged iron—a durable medium prized for its strength and malleability—these prickets feature a simple yet elegant spike design for securely holding large candles. Their impressive height (64-7/8 inches) suggests they were intended for grand ecclesiastical or domestic settings, illuminating altars, processions, or lavish interiors during Spain's Baroque golden age. In the context of 17th-century Spanish culture, deep...