When was "Pietà" created?

This artwork was created late 15th–early 16th century, with later additions.

Is "Pietà" in the public domain?

Yes, Pietà is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pietà is Basse-taille and painted enamel on silver; champlevé enamel on silver; silver filigree, partly enameled; gilt copper and gilt brass.

Unknown Artist

late 15th–early 16th century, with later additions

Medium

Basse-taille and painted enamel on silver; champlevé enamel on silver; silver filigree, partly enameled; gilt copper and gilt brass

Dimensions

Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 3/4in. (23.5 x 12.1 cm.)

Classification

Enamels

Culture

Italian, Lombardy

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917

Accession Number

17.190.904