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Tile depicting "Abraham and three Angels"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
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Tile depicting "Abraham and three Angels"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166490 Tile depicting " Abraham and three Angels" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) 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 at the bottom, starting with Adam and Eve, and five scenes of the New Testament at the top, ending in " Christ and Mary in the glory of Paradise".
Duomo di Monreale, Porta di Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): formella bronzea con " Abramo e i tre angeli" (scena dall Antico Testamento).La porta e firmata: " Bonanno civis pisanus". Iconograficamente nei cinque ordini inferiori vi sono scene del Vecchio Testamento, sette dedicate alla storia di Adamo ed Eva, e altre sei ad altrettante coppie di profeti mentre nei cinque superiori scene del Nuovo, al sommo Cristo e Maria nella gloria del Paradiso); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25137078
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This print captures a stunning bronze tile depicting the scene of "Abraham and three Angels" from the Old Testament. Created by Pisano, Bonanno in the 12th century, this masterpiece can be found at the Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova) in Monreale, Sicily, Italy. The intricately detailed tile is part of a larger gate signed by "Bonanno civis pisanus". It showcases five scenes from the Old Testament at its base, starting with Adam and Eve. Moving upwards, it transitions to five scenes from the New Testament, culminating in an awe-inspiring depiction titled "Christ and Mary in the glory of Paradise". The Duomo di Monreale's Porta di Bonanno Pisano is adorned with this remarkable formella bronzea that beautifully portrays Abraham and three angels. The craftsmanship is truly exceptional as every detail comes to life under careful observation. Iconographically speaking, below Abraham's scene are seven depictions dedicated to Adam and Eve's story while six others showcase various pairs of prophets. Above these scenes lie five panels illustrating events from the New Testament until reaching Christ and Mary gloriously united in paradise. This photograph taken by Ghigo Roli perfectly captures both the artistry and historical significance of this ancient treasure. It serves as a testament to human creativity throughout centuries past while offering viewers a glimpse into biblical narratives brought to life through artistic expression.
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