COLLECTION NAME:
Archivision Base to Module 9
Record
Preferred Title:
Porta di San Ranieri [electrotype reproduction]
Alternate Title:
Reproduction of doors from Pisa Cathedral
Image View:
Overall view, both doors
Creator:
after Bonanno Pisano (Italian sculptor, active late 12th century); Messrs Giovanni Franchi and Sons (British cast maker, active ca. 1850-1900)
Location:
repository: Victoria and Albert Museum [South Kensington] (London, England, United Kingdom) 1865-58
Date:
ca. 1865 (creation)
Cultural Context:
British; Italian
Style Period:
Gothic (Medieval); Nineteenth century
Work Type 1:
replica
Work Type 2:
door
Classification:
sculpture
Material:
electrotyped metal, patinated
Technique:
electroforming
Measurements:
167.5 x 290 cm (width)
Relation Work:
part of Victoria and Albert Museum Cast Courts
Subjects:
cycles or series; New Testament; Jesus Christ; Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
Description:
This doorway, known as the 'Porta di San Ranieri' is decorated with scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary. The bronze original dates from about 1180 and is now in the south transept of Pisa Cathedral, Pisa, Italy. Source: V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) [website]; http://www.vam.ac.u…
Collection:
Archivision Addition Module Four
Identifier:
7A3-RE-VA-PG-B1
Rights:
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.
Porta di San Ranieri [electrotype reproduction]
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