Silver Altar of St James (detail)
by PIERO D'ARRIGO TEDESCO, Silver
The Pistoia altar was ordered in 1287, was extended by Andrea di Jacopo d’Ognabene after 1316, and was amplified by the addition of side pieces between 1361 and 1367; it was again enlarged after 1381, and the upper part was added in 1394-96.
The detail of the predella shows the Dead Christ between Dolenti (mournful figures).