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Tile depicting "Two Prophets: Malachi and... "(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
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Tile depicting "Two Prophets: Malachi and... "(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166494 Tile depicting " Two Prophets: Malachi and..." (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 " Due profeti: Malachia e..." (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 25149910
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12 12th Xii Xiith Century 12 Century Arte Arte Bizantina Bibbia Bonanno Pisano Bronzo Byzantine Art C12th Cattedrale Classicism Classicita Formella Monreale Palermo Porta Portal Portale Profeta Prophet Religione Scultura Sicilia Sicily Tile Twelfth Century Vecchio Testamento Xii Century Xii Secolo Xiith Century 12 12th 12th Xii 12th 13th Century Malachi
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This print showcases a stunning bronze tile depicting "Two Prophets: Malachi and. . " from the Old Testament. Created by the talented Bonanno Pisano in 1185-86, this masterpiece can be found at the Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova) in Monreale, Sicily, Italy. The intricately detailed tile is part of the Porta di Bonanno Pisano, signed with pride by its creator as "Bonanno civis pisanus". It forms an integral part of the gate's design, which features five scenes from the Old Testament at its base, starting with Adam and Eve. The top section portrays five scenes from the New Testament that culminate in "Christ and Mary in the glory of Paradise". Iconographically rich and visually striking, this formella bronzea beautifully captures moments from biblical history. Its lower levels depict seven episodes dedicated to Adam and Eve's story while also showcasing six pairs of prophets. Meanwhile, its upper levels portray significant events from the New Testament. Photographed by Ghigo Roli with exceptional skill and precision, this image allows viewers to appreciate every intricate detail of Bonanno Pisano's work. From his masterful craftsmanship to his ability to bring ancient stories to life through artistry, this tile serves as a testament to both religious devotion and artistic excellence.
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