Tomb of Ilaria del Carretto, Sepulchral monument in Lucca Cathedral, Italy
The marble effigy portrays Ilaria del Carretto lying on a sarcophagus with decorative putti garlands and a small dog at her feet.
Paolo Guinigi commissioned sculptor Jacopo della Quercia to create this memorial between 1406 and 1408 for his wife, who died at age twenty-six.
The tomb combines International Gothic style with early Renaissance elements, featuring detailed drapery work and individualized facial characteristics typical of emerging Humanism.
The monument measures 88 centimeters in height and 244 centimeters in width, and visitors can view it in the sacristy of Lucca Cathedral.
Archaeological research from 2012 revealed that Ilaria's remains were never placed in this sarcophagus but were found in the Church of San Francesco.
Location: Lucca
Inception: 1400s
Creator: Jacopo della Quercia
Architectural style: International Gothic
Height: 88 cm
Width: 244 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 43.84060,10.50640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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