Sculptural group with The Lamentation Over the Dead Christ. Culture: Eastern Central Italian, Emilia-Romagna or the Marche. Dimensions: Overall: 29 1/2 x 64 x 12in. (74.9 x 162.6 x 30.5cm);(a) confirmed: 9 1/8 × 28 5/8 × 6 3/4 in., 30.3 lb. (23.2 × 72.7 × 17.1 cm, 13.7 kg);(b) confirmed: 27 3/4 in., 54.1 lb. (70.5 cm, 24.5 kg);(c) confirmed: 28 5/8 in., 31.9 lb. (72.7 cm, 14.4 kg);(d) confirmed: 29 1/4 in., 33.9 lb. (74.3 cm, 15.4 kg);(e) confirmed: 27 1/2 in., 32.9 lb. (69.9 cm, 14.9 kg);(f) confirmed: 28 5/8 in., 36 lb. (72.7 cm, 16.4 kg);(g) confirmed: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)(h) confirmed: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm). Date: 1487.This work is the largest and most spectacular surviving example of sculptural maiolica from the Renaissance. The standing figures are set in high relief against a landscape of rocky yellow earth and green grass. Conceived as an altarpiece, the scene depicts the moment of grief and reflection after Christ's body is taken down from the cross. It allowed the artist-