Anointment of the dead Christ 17th century

This 17th-century bronze plaquette by Fra Domenico Portigiani depicts the anointing of the dead Christ, a scene from the Passion of Christ. The piece features a high-relief depiction of the body of Christ, surrounded by figures including the Virgin Mary and other mourners. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow contributes to the dramatic effect of the scene, emphasizing the sorrow of the mourners and the solemnity of the occasion. The plaquette, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a testament to Portigiani's skill in rendering human emotion and religious themes in a small format.