Lorenzo Ghiberti’s bronze statue of Saint John the Baptist.
Lorenzo Ghiberti’s bronze statue of Saint John the Baptist.
- This monumental sculpture was created between 1412 and 1416 for a niche on the exterior of the Orsanmichele in Florence, Italy.
- It was the first large-scale bronze sculpture cast in Florence and a significant technical achievement for its time, cast in a single piece.
- The statue is known for its intricate details and the elegant, flowing drapery, characteristic of the International Gothic style prevalent during its creation.
- The original statue has since been moved indoors to a museum, with a copy replacing it on the Orsanmichele façade.
