Listed In: Sculptors
Birthdate: 1378 AD
Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Died: December 1, 1455
Lorenzo Ghiberti was a notable Italian Renaissance sculptor celebrated for crafting two sets of bronze doors at the Florence Baptistery, including the renowned Gates of Paradise. Trained as a goldsmith and sculptor, he founded a prestigious workshop specializing in metal sculpture. His expertise in creating the bronze doors established him as a prominent figure in the Early Renaissance period. Ghiberti’s Commentarii, an important work in art literature, includes what is thought to be the earliest surviving artist autobiography.
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