Pulpit in the Pisa Baptistery

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Pulpit in the Pisa Baptistery, Marble pulpit in Baptistery of Pisa, Italy

The hexagonal marble pulpit stands on seven columns, including a central one supported by carved figures and six lateral ones resting on stone lions.

Master sculptor Nicola Pisano created this marble masterpiece between 1257 and 1260, marking a transition from Romanesque to Gothic art in Italy.

The pulpit panels depict five scenes from the New Testament, including the Nativity, Adoration of the Magi, and the Crucifixion in high relief.

The pulpit measures 350 centimeters in height and 170 centimeters in width, making it visible from various angles within the Baptistery.

The sculptures integrate classical Roman art elements with medieval Christian symbolism, featuring figures inspired by ancient sarcophagi designs.

Inception: 1257

Creator: Nicola Pisano

Height: 350 cm

Width: 170 cm

GPS coordinates: 43.72310,10.39380

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16

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