In a short chapter of this volume, Ghiberti is introduced as Lorenzo di Bartolo “scultore egregio” (excellent sculptor), creator of the Baptistery doors, of St. Zenobius’ shrine and of some of the statues at Orsanmichele.
In this biography about Filippo Brunelleschi, Ghiberti is mentioned in two separate events: the contest in 1401 and the project of the Cathedral’s dome. Both times he is depicted/ in contrapposition to Brunelleschi. The latter is so proud of his…
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