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The Gates of Paradise, Baptistry, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti

The Gates of Paradise, Baptistry, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti

1-155-849 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

The Gates of Paradise, Baptistry, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452. Detail of Lorenzo Ghiberti's bronze doors to the Baptistry of St John. The doors show biblical scenes; illustrated here are the story of Cain and Abel (top), and Abraham and Isaac (below). The Baptistry is thought to be the oldest building in Florence, dating from the 6th or 7th century.

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Creator
  1. Lorenzo Ghiberti, attributed to: Italian: Artist, sculptor, theorist
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Italy Tuscany Firenze Florence

  1. 43 46 00 N , 011 15 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Religion & Belief Christianity

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5000x3489
File Size : 51,109kb

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  1. 0390005829
  1. 1-155-849
  1. 1155849
  1. 5829
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