• Statue of the Pieta on a wooden surface with a candle, book, and rosary.
  • White marble sculpture Pieta of a seated figure on a wooden surface with a blurred garden background
  • Experience the beauty of our Pietà candle, perfect for decoration and gifting. Made with high-quality wax for a long-lasting glow
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Chronos Candles

Pietà — Sculptural Candle

Pietà — Sculptural Candle

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Hand-poured in small batches — Limited availability

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Scents

Lost Cherry -
A rich, indulgent blend of dark cherry and almond, softened by floral undertones and grounded in warm vanilla and woods.

Magic Bakery -
A warm, spiced blend of baked apple and cinnamon, enriched with mulled wine and pumpkin spice, resting on a sweet vanilla base.

The Pietà has been one of the most enduring themes in Western art, most famously interpreted during the Renaissance as a symbol of grief, compassion, and quiet strength. Sculptors throughout history have rendered the composition as a moment of profound stillness carved into stone.

This sculptural candle reinterprets that timeless form in natural wax — designed to introduce depth and contemplative presence into modern interiors.

Crafted in natural wax. Designed to burn.

The History

The Pietà motif emerged in medieval Europe and was later immortalised during the Renaissance as a masterful expression of human vulnerability and grace. Artists used the composition to explore balance, movement, and emotional tension within sculptural form.

Across centuries, the Pietà has remained a powerful artistic study of form and expression.

The Form

Defined by flowing contours and delicate structural detail, Pietà introduces quiet gravity into curated spaces. Its layered composition creates depth and shadow, making it a refined focal point within minimalist, classical, or art-inspired interiors.

Designed to function as decorative art before it is ever lit.

Material & Craft

Handcrafted in premium natural soy wax with a matte sculptural finish that enhances detail and texture.

  • Weight: 633gr
  • Dimensions: 16x15x10

Available unscented (recommended for display) or lightly scented.

Produced in small studio batches as part of the Chronos collection.

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