The general iconography of the chandelier, with its continuous references to the Greek concept of Kòmos and Pythagorean doctrines (mediated through Etruscan interpretation), allows us to consider this artifact as a “bridge” between Etruscan discipline and Greek cosmology—an illustration meant to explain the known universe, encompassing the celestial, terrestrial, and infernal spheres.
The Symbolism of the Chandelier
By Irene Menci|2026-03-25T11:38:42+01:0005/06/2025|History of the Etruscan Chandelier of Cortona|0 Comments



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