Death of Marcus Curtius 

This bronze plaquette by Andrea Briosco, called Riccio, depicts the legendary Roman hero Marcus Curtius riding his horse into a chasm that opened in the Roman Forum. The relief sculpture is a small but detailed work, with the figure of Curtius rendered with anatomical accuracy and the horse depicted in a dynamic pose. The plaquette is likely a devotional piece, reflecting the popularity of Roman mythology and the admiration for Roman heroes during the Renaissance period. The holes on the top of the plaquette suggest that it was likely intended to be hung. The plaquette is a beautiful example of Riccio's skill as a sculptor, and it is a valuable glimpse into the religious and cultural beliefs of the Renaissance.