An Allegorical Scene 

This small bronze plaquette, created by the Italian Renaissance sculptor Andrea Briosco, known as Riccio, depicts an allegorical scene. The central figure, a winged woman, likely represents a virtue or allegorical figure, while the cherub in the foreground suggests love or innocence. The detailed rendering and the use of high relief are characteristic of Riccio's style, which was heavily influenced by the work of Donatello and other Early Renaissance masters. The plaquette, measuring just 5.65 cm in diameter, is a testament to Riccio's mastery of small-scale sculpture and the rich symbolism prevalent in Renaissance art.