Design for a Candlestick
| Title | Design for a Candlestick |
|---|---|
| Artist | Michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian, 1475–1564 |
| Date | 1520–30 16th century |
| Medium | Black chalk, brush and brown wash, incised lines and compass points on cream laid paper, lined |
| Classification | lighting |
| Origin | Italy Italy |
| Holding institution | Smithsonian Open Access |
| Credit line | Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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