Gates to Paradise : Metal Doors of the 11th and 12th Century

The bronze doors from the 11th and 12th centuries are the only surviving corpus of monumental bronzes in medieval Europe. They were crafted using the lost wax process from various copper alloys, with some featuring inlays for detailed biblical or saint imagery. Recent research, including high-resolu...

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Publicat: Schnell & Steiner GmbH 2025
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Sumari:The bronze doors from the 11th and 12th centuries are the only surviving corpus of monumental bronzes in medieval Europe. They were crafted using the lost wax process from various copper alloys, with some featuring inlays for detailed biblical or saint imagery. Recent research, including high-resolution images, 3D models, and material analyses, has provided new insights into their manufacture and significance.