Lamentation Over the Dead Christ c. 16th century

This small, intricately detailed bronze plaque from the 16th century depicts the "Lamentation Over the Dead Christ," a popular subject in Renaissance art. The scene portrays the Virgin Mary, John the Evangelist, and Mary Magdalene mourning over the body of Jesus Christ. The piece, likely a devotional object, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the emotional intensity of the moment. Its small size suggests it was intended for personal devotion, perhaps worn as a pendant.