Kneeling Angel With A Torch, 17th Century, Polychrome Oak
In religious art and liturgical furnishings, a torch-bearing angel (also called a candle-bearing angel or candle-holder) refers to a sculpture or depiction of an angel whose function is to hold a candlestick, a torch, or a candle.
Function and Characteristics
Liturgical Use: Historically, these statues (often made of wood, stone, or bronze) came in pairs and were placed on either side of a church’s high altar or around a tabernacle to provide lighting during services.
Symbolism: They symbolize the perpetual worship of God by the heavenly choirs and highlight the biblical concept of the “divine light.”
Typology: They are very often depicted kneeling as a sign of reverence, or sometimes standing, firmly holding the torch’s shaft with both hands.
Available for deliveryPeriod: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Oak
Width: 17cm
Height: 44cm
Reference (ID): 1824102
Availability: In stock
