Tomb of Ilaria del Carretto
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Tomb of Ilaria del CarrettoJacopo della Quercia

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This marble tomb (1406–08) commemorates Ilaria del Carretto, wife of the local ruler Paolo Guinigi. Her recumbent figure rests in calm repose, with flowing drapery emphasizing a poised, idealized body. A small dog at her feet signals conjugal fidelity. Along the sarcophagus, putti carry garlands, reflecting the renewed interest in classical ornament that marked the early Renaissance.