For a limited time, the “Gates of Paradise” will be shown at the Art Institute of Chicago. If you are around, make plans to stop by sometime between July 28–October 14, 2007 to see one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance. And better yet, the exhibition is free with museum admission!
The “Gates of Paradise” which Ghiberti was commissioned to design in 1425 are renowned as a masterpiece of the Renaissance. The pair of bronze doors were designed for the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. Taking 27 years to complete, the gates became a masterpiece so much so, that even Michelangelo took note.
For the past 25 years, the gates have undergone much conservation. To mark this conclusion of the conservation efforts, three relief panels from the left wing of the Gates of Paradise and sections of the door’s frieze will be on display at the Art Institute. After the exhibition, the relief panels to will re-integrated with the rest of the gates and placed on permanent display at the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Florence, and will never travel again.
Learn More about the Gates of Paradise and the exhibition by visiting the Art Institute of Chicago’s website. And check out the expanded version of the exhibition here.
