Holy-water Font 1157 - 1168

This marble holy-water font, carved by Guglielmus in 1157-1168, is a beautiful example of Romanesque sculpture. The font is adorned with a band of relief carvings depicting figures from the Bible. The central figure is a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, a common subject in religious art. This font, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was originally placed in a church, serving as a vessel for holy water used for blessings.