By definition, a magnifying glass is a lens which makes light converge towards a point, and the magnification is defined by the formula: Gc = dm/f' = 1/4f' = V/4. But forget these scientific definitions and let’s dream! Magnifying glasses have always been mysterious objects and when they were first used is not known: the Heraklion Archeological Museum in Greece shows, amongst objects dating from the xvth century BC, a few highly polished rounded “stones” in see-through glass. Distant cousins of our current lenses. Fascinated by this object, we have added a candle holder to enhance its luminosity. Magnifying glass or mood lighting, the choice is yours!