Girandole met putti 1775 - 1790

This delicate rendering of a candelabra is by A. Colinet. Here, classical motifs merge with the decorative arts. Observe the putti figures, those cherubic children, symbols of love and innocence from antiquity, flanking the central support. The laurel wreaths speak of victory and eternity, adorning each candle holder, and hinting at the ephemeral nature of light itself. These symbols have roots stretching back to ancient Greece and Rome, where putti adorned temples and laurel crowned victors. Note how the stylized faces, frozen in stone, echo the masks of ancient theater, evoking the cathartic power of drama. Light, a primal symbol of knowledge, is elevated by these classical figures, suggesting a striving for enlightenment. These emblems reappear throughout history, transforming yet retaining a core essence, reminding us that the human spirit continually seeks beauty, meaning, and illumination across time.