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Ghiberti Collection

Lorenzo Ghiberti, a renowned Italian artist of the Renaissance era

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Door of the Paradise (1425-1452)

Door of the Paradise (1425-1452)
3499720 Door of the Paradise (1425-1452); (add.info.: Door of the Paradise (1425-1452). Baptistery of St John (Florence, Italy). Detail of the door, by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1380-1455)

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Florence, Italy - the Doors of the Baptistery

Florence, Italy - the Doors of the Baptistery
Florence, Italy - The Baptistry is renowned for its three sets of artistically important bronze doors with relief sculptures

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Bronze front door of tf Saint Mary of the Flower Cathedral, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze front door of tf Saint Mary of the Flower Cathedral, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Life of Jacob and Esau: Esau sells his birthright and Isaac blessing Jacob

Life of Jacob and Esau: Esau sells his birthright and Isaac blessing Jacob
BAT5469502 Life of Jacob and Esau: Esau sells his birthright and Isaac blessing Jacob. Original panel of the door of Paradise (East door of the Baptistere), after restoration

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Detail of angels by Ghiberti on Baptistery doors, Florence

Detail of angels by Ghiberti on Baptistery doors, Florence
Detail of three angels by Lorenzo Ghiberti on the bronze doors which he designed for the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. Date: 15th century

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Lorenzo Ghiberti and detail from Baptistery doors, Florence

Lorenzo Ghiberti and detail from Baptistery doors, Florence
Portrait of Lorenzo Ghiberti (Lorenzo di Bartolo, 1378-1455), Italian artist, goldsmith and sculptor, with a detail of the Annunciation from the bronze doors which he designed for the Baptistery in

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Terracotta statue of Daniel by Ghiberti (engraving)

Terracotta statue of Daniel by Ghiberti (engraving)
964741 Terracotta statue of Daniel by Ghiberti (engraving) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terracotta statue of Daniel by Ghiberti)

Background imageGhiberti Collection: 'Florence', by Charles Yriarte (engraving)

"Florence", by Charles Yriarte (engraving)
1054675 " Florence", by Charles Yriarte (engraving) by Garcia (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Florence", by Charles Yriarte)

Background imageGhiberti Collection: The Ghiberti Gates - The East Door of the Baptistery at Florence, 1882. Creator: Unknown

The Ghiberti Gates - The East Door of the Baptistery at Florence, 1882. Creator: Unknown
The Ghiberti Gates - The East Door of the Baptistery at Florence, 1882. From " St. Nicholas: Volume IX. Part I. November 1881, to May 1882". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1882]

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Lorenzo Ghiberti, ca 1568

Lorenzo Ghiberti, ca 1568
Lorenzo Ghiberti. From: Giorgio Vasari, The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, ca 1568. Private Collection

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Meeting between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, panel of the east door of the Baptistery

Meeting between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, panel of the east door of the Baptistery of Saint John called Gate of Paradise (1425-1452). By Lorenzo Ghiberti

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Baptistry door, Florence, Italy

Baptistry door, Florence, Italy

Background imageGhiberti Collection: The Gates of Paradise, Baptistry East doors, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452

The Gates of Paradise, Baptistry East doors, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452
The " Gates of Paradise, " Baptistry East doors, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452. Lorenzo Ghibertis bronze doors to the Baptistry of St John, decorated with biblical scenes

Background imageGhiberti Collection: The Gates of Paradise in the Florence Baptistry (Copy), 1425-1452

The Gates of Paradise in the Florence Baptistry (Copy), 1425-1452. Artist: Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455)
The Gates of Paradise in the Florence Baptistry (Copy), 1425-1452. Found in the collection of the Battistero di San Giovanni, Florence

Background imageGhiberti Collection: The North Doors of the Baptistry of San Giovanni, 1403-1424. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti

The North Doors of the Baptistry of San Giovanni, 1403-1424. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
The North Doors of the Baptistry of San Giovanni, 1403-1424

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Israelities Take Jericho, detail of Baptistry Door, Florence, Italy, c15th century

Israelities Take Jericho, detail of Baptistry Door, Florence, Italy, c15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Israelities Take Jericho, detail of Baptistry Door, Florence, Italy, c15th century. The Fall of Jericho, in Baptistry of San Giovanni by Lorenzo Ghiberti, Florence, Italy, ca. 1410

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455). Gates of Paradise. Baptistery

Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455). Gates of Paradise. Baptistery
Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455). Italian artist. Gates of Paradise. Baptistery. Detail door. Meeting of Solomon and Queen of Sheba. 1425-52. Florence. Italy

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Moses with the Tablets of Law. Gates of Paradise. Baptistry

Moses with the Tablets of Law. Gates of Paradise. Baptistry
Relief depicting Moses with the Tablets of Law. By Lorenzo Ghiberti. 15th century. Gates of Paradise. Baptistry of St. John. Florence. Italy

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Detail of the Doors of Paradise on the Baptistry, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti

Detail of the Doors of Paradise on the Baptistry, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Detail of the Doors of Paradise on the Baptistry, showing the story of the Israelites taking Jericho, 15th century

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Detail of the doors of Paradise showing Abraham and Isaac, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti

Detail of the doors of Paradise showing Abraham and Isaac, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Detail of the doors of Paradise showing Abraham and Isaac, 15th century

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Detail of the Doors of Paradise, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti

Detail of the Doors of Paradise, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Detail of the doors of paradise, on the east door of the Baptistry of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, 15th century

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Detail of the doors of Paradise showing the Israelites at Jericho, 15th century

Detail of the doors of Paradise showing the Israelites at Jericho, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Detail of the doors of Paradise showing the Israelites at Jericho, 15th century

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Detail of the Doors of Paradise showing Joseph in Egypt, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti

Detail of the Doors of Paradise showing Joseph in Egypt, 15th century. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Detail of the Doors of Paradise showing Joseph in Egypt, on the east doorway of the Baptistry in Florence, 15th century

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

The Gates of Paradise, Baptistry, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452. Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti
The Gates of Paradise, Baptistry, Florence, Italy, 1425-1452. Detail of Lorenzo Ghibertis bronze doors to the Baptistry of St John

Background imageGhiberti Collection: LORENZO GHIBERTI (1378-1455). Florentine sculptor: woodcut by Giorgio Vasari

LORENZO GHIBERTI (1378-1455). Florentine sculptor: woodcut by Giorgio Vasari from his biographies of Italian artists, 1550. from his biographies of Italian artists, 1550

Background imageGhiberti Collection: LORENZO GHIBERTI. (1378- 1455). Florentine sculptor

LORENZO GHIBERTI. (1378- 1455). Florentine sculptor. Woodcut by Giorgio Vasari from his biographies of Italian artists, 1550. Woodcut by Giorgio Vasari from his biographies of Italian artists, 1560

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Baptistry building, Florence, Italy, showing two panels of the famous doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti

Baptistry building, Florence, Italy, showing two panels of the famous doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455)

Background imageGhiberti Collection: North doors of the Baptistry, Florence, Italy. Gilded bronze showing scenes for the New Testament

North doors of the Baptistry, Florence, Italy. Gilded bronze showing scenes for the New Testament. Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455) Italian Renaissance artist Sculpture Sculptor Metalwork

Background imageGhiberti Collection: GHIBERTI, Lorenzo (1378-1455). The Gates of Paradise

GHIBERTI, Lorenzo (1378-1455). The Gates of Paradise. 1425-1452. ITALY. Florence. Baptistery of Saint John. Detail of the two pannels with scenes of the story of Abraham (upper pannel)

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Donatello

Donatello
Statue of Donato di Niccolo Donatello (c.1386-1466) in the Loggia of the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Florentine sculptor whose marble figures of St

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Ghibertis door

Ghibertis door, the gates of paradise, east door of the Battistero (Baptistry), Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageGhiberti Collection: Baptistery bronze East door by Ghiberti

Baptistery bronze East door by Ghiberti, Gates of Paradise, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe



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Lorenzo Ghiberti, a renowned Italian artist of the Renaissance era, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his masterpiece - the Baptistery bronze East door in Florence, Italy. These magnificent doors, also known as the Gates of Paradise, adorned the entrance to the Baptistery and showcased Ghiberti's exceptional talent. One captivating panel depicts Moses holding the Tablets of Law, showcasing Ghiberti's meticulous attention to detail. Another panel portrays scenes from Jacob and Esau's lives: Esau selling his birthright and Isaac blessing Jacob. The intricate carvings bring these biblical stories to life. Ghiberti's angels adorning the Baptistery doors are nothing short of ethereal beauty. Each delicate figure exudes grace and elegance while capturing viewers' hearts with their heavenly presence. Not limited to just doors, it also created a terracotta statue of Daniel that showcases his expertise in engraving techniques. This stunning piece further exemplifies his mastery over various mediums. The impact of Ghiberti's work extended beyond Florence; it reached far corners through engravings like Charles Yriarte's "Florence. " These depictions allowed people worldwide to appreciate and marvel at Ghiberti's artistic genius. Even today, we can still admire Lorenzo Ghiberti's legacy through photographs taken by unknown artists in 1882. Their images capture every intricate detail of The East Door - a testament to its enduring allure. Lorenzo Ghiberti remains an icon in art history for his contributions during this golden age. His craftsmanship continues to inspire generations as they gaze upon his awe-inspiring creations within Saint Mary of the Flower Cathedral in Florence, Tuscany – forever preserving his name among great Renaissance masters.