Pulpit of Prato Cathedral, Renaissance marble pulpit at Cathedral of Saint Stephen, Prato, Italy
The white marble pulpit extends from the cathedral's exterior wall, featuring seven relief panels depicting dynamic figures against mosaic backgrounds.
Commissioned in 1434, the pulpit represents a collaboration between masters Donatello and Michelozzo, who completed the structure over a ten-year period.
The pulpit functions as a display platform for the Sacra Cintola, a sacred relic believed to be the Virgin Mary's girdle, shown twice yearly.
Located on the cathedral's exterior facade, the original reliefs are now preserved in the Museum of Opera del Duomo, with replicas mounted on site.
Each of the seven marble relief panels measures precisely 74 by 79 centimeters, demonstrating the mathematical precision of Renaissance architectural design.
Creator: Donatello, Michelozzo
Height: 210 cm
Made from material: marble
Part of: Prato Cathedral
GPS coordinates: 43.88190,11.09770
Latest update: March 15, 2025 22:01
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