Siena Cathedral Pulpit, Marble pulpit in Siena Cathedral, Italy
The octagonal pulpit stands 350 centimeters tall and features seven narrative panels with scenes from the life of Christ carved in Carrara marble.
Nicola Pisano, Giovanni Pisano, and Arnolfo di Cambio created this pulpit between 1265 and 1268 during a period of economic growth in Siena.
The central column displays carved figures representing Philosophy and the Seven Liberal Arts, including Grammar, Rhetoric, Music, and Astronomy.
The pulpit received an additional staircase in 1543 when Bartolomeo Neroni relocated it from the choir to its current position.
Eight outer columns made of granite, porphyry, and green marble support the structure, creating a varied chromatic effect through different materials.
Inception: 1265
Creator: Arnolfo di Cambio, Giovanni Pisano, Nicola Pisano
Height: 350 cm
Width: 200 cm
Made from material: marble
Part of: Siena Cathedral
GPS coordinates: 43.31750,11.32890
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:20
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