1st Lighting Observation – KS

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Katelyn Smith
  1. January 3rd, 2026 – 5:12pm – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
  2. The light is a mix of a pale yellow and white color. It is coming down onto two large candelabras from above. The light mainly shines on the top part of the candelabras from a spotlight-esc light and reflects down the candelabras leaving a shadow that mirrors the top part of the candelabras but does not leave a large shadow at the middle/bottom of the candelabras.
  3. The light focused on the candelabras gives them a majestic quality that makes your eyes drawn to the top part of the artwork. It feels heroic, like if I lifted the pieces I would unveil something like how Arthur does with Excalibur. The lighting is mesmerizing and clear and gives me the same impression of adventure and journey that the story of the Odyssey does. It feels brave and proud and a tad performative. Not showing off, but presenting a masterpiece. It catches your eye with its clear focus and keeps that focus the entire time you look in that direction.
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