Andrea Pisano

Born: c. 1290, Pontedera, Republic of Pisa Died: c. 1348, Orvieto

Also known as Andrea da Pontedera. Italian sculptor and architect, best known for his bronze doors on the south entrance of the Florence Baptistery.

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South Door of Florence Baptistery My Study Self-researched

Bronze 1330–1336

The earliest of the three bronze door sets for the Baptistery. The doors contain 28 quatrefoil panels depicting scenes from the life of John the Baptist and allegorical figures of the Virtues.

South Door of Florence Baptistery

Creation of Adam

Marble relief 1334–1343

Relief sculpture depicting the Creation of Adam.

Creation of Adam