Sacrifice of Iphigenia (?) 1500 - 1515

This small, silver, circular plaque by the anonymous artist, Master IO.F.F., depicts the mythical Sacrifice of Iphigenia. The scene, set in a shallow relief, portrays a group of figures centered around a woman, presumably Iphigenia, as she is being led to her sacrifice. The figures are finely detailed and the plaque is framed by a rope border, a common feature in Renaissance art. While the exact date of the piece is unknown, it is estimated to have been created sometime between 1500 and 1515, making it a fine example of early 16th century Italian Renaissance art.