Lorenzo Ghiberti created Gates of Paradise on the east doors of the Florence Baptistery from 1425-1452. This was made during the Renaissance period. It is interesting to note here that Ghiberti was actually Brunelleschi's rival during that time. The piece is made out of gilded bronze material. It is extremely tall and heavy! On the door, multiple scenes of a story are shown (as was common during that time; due to the low literacy rate, people would rely on artwork like this to show them biblical events).
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