South Doors of the Florence Baptistery, Bronze church portal at Florence Baptistery, Italy.
The South Doors present 28 bronze relief panels depicting scenes from the life of John the Baptist, measuring 577 centimeters tall and 428 centimeters wide.
Andrea Pisano created these bronze doors between 1329 and 1330, marking the transition from Gothic art to early Renaissance sculpture in Florence.
The panels demonstrate medieval Florence religious education through sequential narratives, reflecting the importance of visual storytelling in Christian instruction.
The original bronze doors remain accessible for viewing inside the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, while replicas stand at the Baptistery entrance.
Each panel contains precise geometric divisions and decorative elements, establishing patterns that influenced subsequent Renaissance bronze door designs.
Inception: 1329
Creator: Andrea Pisano
Height: 577 cm
Width: 428 cm
Part of: Florence Baptistery, doors of the Baptistery of Florence
GPS coordinates: 43.77290,11.25500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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