In 1990, Ghiberti’s processional cross, preserved at Santa Maria a Impruneta, went under restoration. The lost parts were restored and it was confirmed that lost-wax casting process was originally used.
For the first time it’s attempted an analysis of the evolution of Ghiberti’s style between the panel for the contest in 1401 and the panels of the first door for the Baptistery. This is achieved by sorting the panels into three groups after a…
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