# Antler Woman [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [UNKNOWN MASTER, Flemish]() - Date: 1501-1550 - Technique: Walnut with traces of polychrome decoration, height 56 cm ## Commentary Antler Woman c. 1525 Walnut with traces of polychrome decoration, height 56 cm Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam The combination of an antler with a small sculpted figure suspended from chains is called 'Leuchterweibchen' in German. However, it was not restricted to Germany, important specimens of antler chandeliers are also found in the southern Netherlands. The particular Leuchterweibchen shown in the picture has a sculptural style typical of Mechelen. Its primary function is as a heraldic supporter, for she holds a coat of arms bearing a rearing goat. ## Related artworks - [A Young Witch]() - [Adam and Eve]() - [Adam and Eve]() - [Adam and Eve]() - [Adoration of the Magi \(detail\)]() - [Adoration of the Magi \(detail\)]() - [Adoration of the Magi \(detail\)]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()