Christ and Saint Thomas (1467–1483) is a bronze statue by Andrea del Verrocchio made for one of the fourteen niches on the exterior walls of the Orsanmichele in Florence, Italy.
The sculpture shows the Incredulity of Saint Thomas, a subject frequently represented in Christian art since at least the 5th century and used to make a variety of theological points.
This had the added benefits of saving on bronze (which was roughly ten times more expensive than marble), and of making the work lighter and easier to fit into the niche.
Differences between the mortal and the immortal are highlighted with Christ's passive, almost regal stance and the agitated and nervous disposition of the doubting Thomas.
Part of the remit of the Mercanzia was to be a judicial, overseeing body; the theme of Christ and Saint Thomas would therefore have been attractive to them as it concerned proof and the presentation of reliable evidence.