Gates of Paradise, 1425-52: Fall of Jericho
Image ID
4374
Title
Gates of Paradise, 1425-52: Fall of Jericho
Location
Baptistery of St. John, Florence, Italy
Caption
Joshua and the Fall of Jericho. Detail of the east doors or "Gates of Paradise" by Lorenzo Ghiberti in gilded bronze, 1425-52. The nickname is attributed to Michelangelo, who greatly admired the work. The door shown here is a replica; the original is now protected in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni), Florence, Italy.
Dates
created May 5, 2008 | added January 18, 2010 | updated February 28, 2025
Part of Trip
7
Credit
Holly Hayes
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
EXIF Data
18 mm · 0.00800 sec · ISO 400
Image Size
3492 x 2322 px (8 MP)
Quality
6
EdStockPhoto?
yes
Art History Images?
yes
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