Virgin and Child
by FANTACCHIOTTI, Odoardo, Black sandstone (pietra serena)
In the 19th century this low relief was ascribed to either Donatello or Desiderio da Settignano, however, it is possibly the work of Fantacchiotti who was the most sophisticated exponent of the revived Renaissance sculptural style. It is one of the most beautiful forgeries of a Renaissance Madonna ever made.