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Lamentation over the Dead Christ

sculptor Giovanni della Robbia (Florence, 1469 - 1529-1530)

Dateabout 1515

Place MadeFlorence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

MediumGlazed and polychromed terracotta

Dimensions250 x 160 cm (98 7/16 x 63 in.)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

Accession numberS27w61

Status

Not on view

Web CommentaryThe Della Robbia family was one of the most successful artistic dynasties in Renaissance Florence. Over more than a century, Luca, his nephew Andrea and grand-nephew Giovanni supplied a flourishing market for terracotta sculpture. Thanks to an innovative glazing technique, their reliefs offered a durable and popular alternative to painting on panel or in fresco. Modular construction helped to drive the success of the family brand. This Lamentation consists of 36 pieces. Fired separately and assembled on-site, Della Robbia sculpture suited distant or difficult-to-access location. The original destination of this example is unknown.

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Last Updated8/9/24

EmbARK ObjectID12401

Source ID1526