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The gate. 6166474 The gate by Pisano, Bonanno
6166474 The gate by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: The gate is signed " Bonanno civis pisanus". It depicts five scenes of the Old Testament on the bronze tiles at the bottom, starting with Adam and Eve, and five scenes of the New Testament at the top tiles, ending in " Christ and Mary in the glory of Paradise".
Duomo di Monreale: la Porta di Bonanno Pisano (1185-6).La porta e firmata: " Bonanno civis pisanus". Iconograficamente nei cinque ordini inferiori di fromelle bronzee vi sono scene del Vecchio Testamento, sette dedicate alla storia di Adamo ed Eva, e altre sei ad altrettante coppie di profeti mentre nelle formelle dei cinque superiori scene del Nuovo, al sommo Cristo e Maria nella gloria del Paradiso); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25188084
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This print showcases "The Gate" by Pisano, Bonanno, a remarkable 12th-century masterpiece located in the Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova) of Monreale, Sicily. The gate is adorned with bronze tiles that depict ten scenes from both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. At the bottom, starting with Adam and Eve, five scenes from the Old Testament unfold before our eyes. Moving upwards, we encounter five scenes from the New Testament until we reach the pinnacle: "Christ and Mary in the glory of Paradise". The gate bears an inscription proudly declaring its creator as "Bonanno civis pisanus" signifying his origin as a citizen of Pisa. Each tile tells a story through intricate artwork and sculpture crafted in bronze during Byzantine times. Ghigo Roli's expert photography captures every detail of this historic artifact within Monreale Cathedral's grandeur. The image transports us to another era where religion played a central role in people's lives. This print not only serves as a stunning piece of art but also offers an opportunity for reflection on biblical narratives that have shaped Western civilization for centuries. It invites viewers to appreciate both the artistic mastery behind this work and its profound religious significance.
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