Boy holding a dog 1485 - 1499

"Boy Holding a Dog" is a bronze sculpture by Tommaso Fiamberti, created between 1485 and 1499. This small-scale work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a young boy tenderly holding a small dog. Fiamberti, born in 1480, was a skilled sculptor whose work often explored the themes of childhood and animal companionship. This charming sculpture captures the innocence and affection between the boy and his pet, making it a beloved piece of Renaissance art.