Lorenzo Ghiberti, ‘Gates of Paradise’ (East Doors), Baptistery, Florence
 
Date Description Source Reference
1425 - 1437 A.D.  Panel - second from the top on the right 

Bell tent, ball apex, two decorative bands around roof, one band near the apex and the other half way down the roof, only one guy rope visible on the right of the tent.

 236. “Lorenzo Ghiberti, ‘ Gates of Paradise’ (East Doors), Baptistery, Florence, 1425 - 52. Gilded bronze, height c. 15’. Museo dell’ Opera del Duomo, Florence. Commissioned by the Opera of the Baptistery and the Arte di Calimala for the Florentine Baptistery.” 

238. Lorenzo Ghiberti. 'Story of Abraham' panel from the 'Gates of Paradise. 1425 - 37. Gilded bronze, 31 1/4 square. Museo dell' Opera de duomo, Florence.

 Hartt, F., The History of Italian Renaissance Art, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, 4th Edition, New York, 1994, p. 240 - 241.
1425 - 1452 A.D.  Panel - seconded from bottom on left. 

Five bell tents, details unclear. 

 236. “Lorenzo Ghiberti, ‘ Gates of Paradise’ (East Doors), Baptistery, Florence, 1425 - 52. Gilded bronze, height c. 15’. Museo dell’ Opera del Duomo, Florence. Commissioned by the Opera of the Baptistery and the Arte di Calimala for the Florentine Baptistery.” Hartt, F., The History of Italian Renaissance Art, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, 4th Edition, New York, 1994, p. 240. 

Storie della Regina di Saba
1425 - 1452 A.D.  Panel - second from bottom on right. 

Ten bell tents and one pavilion, all the bell tents have ball apexes. No other details visible.

 236. “Lorenzo Ghiberti, ‘ Gates of Paradise’ (East Doors), Baptistery, Florence, 1425 - 52. Gilded bronze, height c. 15’. Museo dell’ Opera del Duomo, Florence. Commissioned by the Opera of the Baptistery and the Arte di Calimala for the Florentine Baptistery.” Hartt, F., The History of Italian Renaissance Art, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, 4th Edition, New York, 1994, p. 240. 

Storie di Giosuè

The Gates of Paradise (East Door)

Eastern Door of the Baptistry, Baptistry, Florence (WGA)

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