Sculpture from the original facade of the Duomo

Arnolfo di Cambio
late 13th century (demolished in 1587)




Center: Madonna of the Glass Eyes, from the lunette of the central doorway with a piece of the background facing--white Carrara marble, red Sienese marble, and green Serpentine from Prato with mosaics by Cosmati masters; left: St. Reparata; right: St. Zenobius

Center and left by Arnolfo and right by his workshop.
 

Annunciation

Arnolfo di Cambio
about 1300
What is confusing is that the Internet pictures this work, saying it belongs to the V&A in London. I photographed it (or a cast?) in the Duomo Museum. I do not know where this relief would have been originally. If you know, please contact me at the address below.


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