Crucifix 16th century

This 16th-century *Crucifix* by The Saracchi of Milan is crafted from rock crystal and features a silver-gilt corpus. The intricate, three-dimensional design of the base and cross arms showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of this piece, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The clear transparency of the rock crystal allows light to pass through, creating a luminous effect and highlighting the delicate details. The crucifix is an important example of religious art from the Italian Renaissance.