Altarpiece with the Virgin and Child Enthroned between Saint Jerome and Saint Nicholas of Myra 1502

Benedetto Buglioni's "Altarpiece with the Virgin and Child Enthroned between Saint Jerome and Saint Nicholas of Myra," a 1502 ceramic relief, is a stunning example of Renaissance-era maiolica. The work depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne with the Christ child, flanked by Saint Jerome on the left and Saint Nicholas of Myra on the right. The intricate details of the figures and their garments, as well as the elaborately decorated frame, showcases Buglioni's mastery of the medium. This altarpiece, measuring 226 cm high and 172 cm wide, is a testament to the artistic sophistication of maiolica during the High Renaissance, a period that saw a revival of interest in classical art and aesthetics.