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The Gates of Paradise: Lorenzo Ghiberti's Renaissance Masterpiece Back to main page for this exhibition Back to images from this exhibition Lorenzo Ghiberti (Italian, 1378-1380–1455) Jacob and Esau relief, Gates of Paradise, 1425–52, from the east portal of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence Gilt bronze; 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence Image courtesy Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore Photograph by Antonio Quattrone, Florence

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