The Lamentation
by PILON, Germain, Bronze, 47 x 82 cm
Beside Jean Goujon, Germain Pilon was the other great French sculptor of the period. Basically his inspiration derives from the Fontainebleau stuccos, but he develops a wonderfully flowing movement, which is deeply expressive.
The bronze relief “Lamentation” belongs to the tomb of Ren� de Biraghe. The monument depicts the figures of the Chancellor and his wife, Valentine Balbiani. There are strong traces of Italian influence here, principally of Michelangelo and his school.