Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
ADJUNCT MODULE D: WORLD ART
Preferred Title:
Duomo Façade Sculpture; Adoring Angels and Madonna of the Nativity
Image View:
Madonna of the Nativity, shown reclining
Creator:
workshop of Arnolfo di Cambio (Italian sculptor, active ca. 1265-1302)
Location:
repository: Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Florence, Tuscany, Italy)
Location Note:
Piazza del Duomo, 9
GPS:
43.772333 11.256222
Date:
ca. 1296-1302 (creation)
Cultural Context:
Italian
Style Period:
Gothic (Medieval)
Work Type 1:
sculpture (visual work)
Classification:
Sculpture and Installations
Material:
marble
Technique:
carving (processes)
Subjects:
New Testament; Angels; Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
Description:
Sculpture group fragments from the tympanum of the portal to the left of the main portal, on the original medieval facade created by Arnolfo di Cambio. In the new display, the original fragments are displayed at ground level, with copies showing the original placement on the full scale replica of the lower facade. (Source: Museo dell'Opera del Duomo [website]; https://www.museumfl orence.com/)
Collection:
Archivision Adjunct Module D: World Art
Identifier:
7A1-CAMBIO-MD-MDN-A0 2
Rights:
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.

Duomo Façade Sculpture; Adoring Angels and Madonna of the Nativity