This catalogue file is about a reliquary now preserved in Prato, but originally gifted to the Fiesole Cathedral in 1425. It is suggested that it was produced in Ghiberti’s atelier, just like the contemporary St. James’ Reliquary -Pistoia- and St.…
The author focuses on the goldsmithing production variously linked to Lorenzo Ghiberti. It is suggested that the first Ghiberti’s experience in casting human-size bronze statues might happened while in Pesaro. His apprenticeship as a goldsmith took…
During the years when the third door of the Baptistery made by Lorenzo Ghiberti between 1425 and 1452 , was restored, many marks impressed on the back of the frame were been found. The marks were identified as parts of the Florentine coin: the…
The author links Ghiberti’s optics studies (perspectiva) written in his third Commentary to his goldsmith production and his stained glass window desings; pointing out the light as the common and fundamental element. Furthermore, the author believes…
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