Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Andrea Pisano

Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families. In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Baptistery of San Giovanni is the baptistery of Florence Cathedral. The time of origin is disputed, the church was consecrated in the 11th century. The church stands on the foundations of a Roman building. The first reliable source dates from 897, when an ecclesia (church) dedicated to John the Baptist and facing the bishop's palace is mentioned. Today's building dates from the 11th century at the earliest. The octagon had been a common shape for baptisteries for many centuries since early Christian times. The construction was finished in 1128. An octagonal lantern was added to the roof around 1150. It was enlarged with a rectangular entrance porch in 1202, leading into the original western entrance of the building, that in the 15th century became an apse, after the opening of the eastern door facing the western door of the cathedral by Lorenzo Ghiberti. Between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, three bronze double doors were added, with bronze and marble statues above them. In 1329 Andrea Pisano was awarded the commission to design the first set of doors. An antetype for the doors was probably the Gate of the Pisa Cathedral, done by Bonanno Pisano around 1180. The wax model and the gilding at the end were done by Andrea Pisano, whereas the bronze casting was executed by Venetian masters. It took six years to complete the doors. The gate wings consist of 28 panels. The south doors were originally installed in 1336 on the east side, facing the Duomo, and were transferred to their present location in 1452. There is an inscription on top of the door: Andreas Ugolini Nini de Pisis me fecit A.D. MCCCXXX ("Andrea Pisano made me in 1330"). The Nativity and the Annunciation to the shepherds.

Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families. In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Baptistery of San Giovanni is the baptistery of Florence Cathedral. The time of origin is disputed, the church was consecrated in the 11th century. The church stands on the foundations of a Roman building. The first reliable source dates from 897, when an ecclesia (church) dedicated to John the Baptist and facing the bishop's palace is mentioned. Today's building dates from the 11th century at the earliest. The octagon had been a common shape for baptisteries for many centuries since early Christian times. The construction was finished in 1128. An octagonal lantern was added to the roof around 1150. It was enlarged with a rectangular entrance porch in 1202, leading into the original western entrance of the building, that in the 15th century became an apse, after the opening of the eastern door facing the western door of the cathedral by Lorenzo Ghiberti. Between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, three bronze double doors were added, with bronze and marble statues above them. In 1329 Andrea Pisano was awarded the commission to design the first set of doors. An antetype for the doors was probably the Gate of the Pisa Cathedral, done by Bonanno Pisano around 1180. The wax model and the gilding at the end were done by Andrea Pisano, whereas the bronze casting was executed by Venetian masters. It took six years to complete the doors. The gate wings consist of 28 panels. The south doors were originally installed in 1336 on the east side, facing the Duomo, and were transferred to their present location in 1452. There is an inscription on top of the door: Andreas Ugolini Nini de Pisis me fecit A.D. MCCCXXX ("Andrea Pisano made me in 1330"). Seen here is "Jesus´ First Bath" Well, it could be St. John's first bath. I'm not sure but it's a boy!

Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families. In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Baptistery of San Giovanni is the baptistery of Florence Cathedral. The time of origin is disputed, the church was consecrated in the 11th century. The church stands on the foundations of a Roman building. The first reliable source dates from 897, when an ecclesia (church) dedicated to John the Baptist and facing the bishop's palace is mentioned. Today's building dates from the 11th century at the earliest. The octagon had been a common shape for baptisteries for many centuries since early Christian times. The construction was finished in 1128. An octagonal lantern was added to the roof around 1150. It was enlarged with a rectangular entrance porch in 1202, leading into the original western entrance of the building, that in the 15th century became an apse, after the opening of the eastern door facing the western door of the cathedral by Lorenzo Ghiberti. Between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, three bronze double doors were added, with bronze and marble statues above them. In 1329 Andrea Pisano was awarded the commission to design the first set of doors. An antetype for the doors was probably the Gate of the Pisa Cathedral, done by Bonanno Pisano around 1180. The wax model and the gilding at the end were done by Andrea Pisano, whereas the bronze casting was executed by Venetian masters. It took six years to complete the doors. The gate wings consist of 28 panels. The south doors were originally installed in 1336 on the east side, facing the Duomo, and were transferred to their present location in 1452. There is an inscription on top of the door: Andreas Ugolini Nini de Pisis me fecit A.D. MCCCXXX ("Andrea Pisano made me in 1330").

Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families. In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Duomo di Firenze was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design by Arnolfo di Cambio and completed and consecrated in 1436 with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Santa Maria del Fiore was built on the site of Florence's second cathedral, the first building here was consecrated as a church in 393 by St. Ambrose of Milan. After Arnolfo's death, work stalled for about 5 decades as resources were used to build the third city wall and the construction of the Palazzo della Signoria. According to Arnolfo's designs, only the lower part of the facade had been completed by then. The project received a new impetus when the relics of St. Zenobius were discovered here in 1330. In 1331 the guild of wool merchants took over the patronage for the construction of the cathedral and commissioned Giotto with the construction management in 1334. Assisted by Andrea Pisano, Giotto continued di Cambio's design. His greatest achievement was the construction of the bell tower. When Giotto died on January 8, 1337, Andrea Pisano continued construction until work was stopped due to the Black Death in 1348. The foundations had already been laid in 1298 when construction work began. Giotto designed a bell tower that would have reached a height of over 100 m. When Giotto died in 1337, only the first floor was finished. Andrea Pisano and Francesco Talenti was found in the 1359 build with some modifications. The tower got a low pyramidal roof and was only 85 m high. There are some very interesting depictions of trades on the tower. Here an architect with his assistants and an astronomer looking at the stars.

Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families. In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Duomo di Firenze was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design by Arnolfo di Cambio and completed and consecrated in 1436 with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Santa Maria del Fiore was built on the site of Florence's second cathedral, the first building here was consecrated as a church in 393 by St. Ambrose of Milan. After Arnolfo's death, work stalled for about 5 decades as resources were used to build the third city wall and the construction of the Palazzo della Signoria. According to Arnolfo's designs, only the lower part of the facade had been completed by then. The project received a new impetus when the relics of St. Zenobius were discovered here in 1330. In 1331 the guild of wool merchants took over the patronage for the construction of the cathedral and commissioned Giotto with the construction management in 1334. Assisted by Andrea Pisano, Giotto continued di Cambio's design. His greatest achievement was the construction of the bell tower. When Giotto died on January 8, 1337, Andrea Pisano continued construction until work was stopped due to the Black Death in 1348. Work on the dome began in 1420 and ended in 1436. It was the first "octagonal" dome in history to be built without a temporary wooden framework. It was one of the most impressive projects of the Renaissance.

Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families. In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Duomo di Firenze was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design by Arnolfo di Cambio and completed and consecrated in 1436 with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Santa Maria del Fiore was built on the site of Florence's second cathedral, the first building here was consecrated as a church in 393 by St. Ambrose of Milan. After Arnolfo's death, work stalled for about 5 decades as resources were used to build the third city wall and the construction of the Palazzo della Signoria. According to Arnolfo's designs, only the lower part of the facade had been completed by then. The project received a new impetus when the relics of St. Zenobius were discovered here in 1330. In 1331 the guild of wool merchants took over the patronage for the construction of the cathedral and commissioned Giotto with the construction management in 1334. Assisted by Andrea Pisano, Giotto continued di Cambio's design. His greatest achievement was the construction of the bell tower. When Giotto died on January 8, 1337, Andrea Pisano continued construction until work was stopped due to the Black Death in 1348. Work on the dome began in 1420 and ended in 1436. It was the first "octagonal" dome in history to be built without a temporary wooden framework. It was one of the most impressive projects of the Renaissance. When Giotto di Bondone came to Florence, which he was already 68 years old, he concentrated his work on the Campanile. The foundations had already been laid in 1298 when construction work began. Giotto designed a bell tower that would have reached a height of over 100 m. When Giotto died in 1337, only the first floor was finished. Andrea Pisano and Francesco Talenti was found in the 1359 build with some modifications. The tower got a low pyramidal roof and was only 85 m high. You can find many more photos taken in Siena and Florence here www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1339112

Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families. In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance. The Duomo di Firenze was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design by Arnolfo di Cambio and completed and consecrated in 1436 with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Santa Maria del Fiore was built on the site of Florence's second cathedral, the first building here was consecrated as a church in 393 by St. Ambrose of Milan. After Arnolfo's death, work stalled for about 5 decades as resources were used to build the third city wall and the construction of the Palazzo della Signoria. According to Arnolfo's designs, only the lower part of the facade had been completed by then. The project received a new impetus when the relics of St. Zenobius were discovered here in 1330. In 1331 the guild of wool merchants took over the patronage for the construction of the cathedral and commissioned Giotto with the construction management in 1334. Assisted by Andrea Pisano, Giotto continued di Cambio's design. His greatest achievement was the construction of the bell tower. When Giotto died on January 8, 1337, Andrea Pisano continued construction until work was stopped due to the Black Death in 1348. Work on the dome began in 1420 and ended in 1436. It was the first "octagonal" dome in history to be built without a temporary wooden framework. It was one of the most impressive projects of the Renaissance. The façade, begun under Arnolfo di Cambio, was felt to be outdated as early as 1588 and was demolished to make room for a new façade design, for which, however, the funds were not sufficient. The present west facade is a late 19th century neo-Gothic completion. It was completed by 1887.