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I have been called Gate of Paradise in Florence since 1425 because my panels depict many prophets from the Old Testament. Florence Baptistery, Gates Of Paradise, Bronze Doors, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Istoria Artei, Cool Doors, Old Doors, Unique Doors, Beautiful Doors

Florence Baptistery - In 1425 Lorenzo Ghiberti got a commission for the East Doors of the baptistry, on which he and his workshop toiled for 27 years, excelling themselves.These doors have ten panels depicting scenes from the Old Testament, he employed the recently discovered principles of perspective to give depth to his compositions.The 10 panels are included in a richly decorated gilt framework of foliage and fruit, many statuettes of prophets and 24 busts. Michelangelo referred to these…

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