This remarkable collectible plate, titled “L’Espulsione dei Cambiavalute” (The Expulsion of the Money Changers), is the sixth and final plate in the “Le Porte del Ghiberti” series by acclaimed Italian sculptor Alberto Santangela.

Produced by Studio Dante di Volterra in Tuscany, Italy, this hand-cast alabaster relief faithfully reproduces one of the panels from the North Doors of the Florence Baptistery, originally created by Lorenzo Ghiberti in 1424.

Commissioned under the auspices of the Museo del Duomo di Firenze, this plate exemplifies Italian Renaissance artistry and Tuscan craftsmanship.

·         Title: L’Espulsione dei Cambiavalute (The Expulsion of the Money Changers)

·         Artist: Alberto Santangela

·         Series: Le Porte del Ghiberti (The Doors of Ghiberti)

·         Year: 1986

·         Medium: Hand-cast alabaster (creamy tone)

·         Edition: Limited Edition – No. BB 1710

·         Manufacturer: Studio Dante di Volterra, Tuscany, Italy

·         Authorized by: Museo del Duomo di Firenze

·         Bradex Number: 38-V90-3.6

·         Edition Closed: June 30, 1987

·         Dimensions: Approx. 8.5" (21.5 cm) diameter.

·         Features: Artist’s signature on front; brass authenticity plaque on reverse; integrated wall hanger for display.

The Le Porte del Ghiberti collection celebrates the Florence Baptistery’s North Doors, which earned Lorenzo Ghiberti international fame as a master of early Renaissance sculpture.

Each plate in the series was:

• Cast and finished by hand in Tuscany
• Created with the approval of the Museo del Duomo di Firenze
• Designed by Maestro Alberto Santangela, a leading sculptor of the Studio Dante di Volterra

The seller has ALL of the plates in this series, individually listed. We also have the series Museo Teatrale alla Scala”. Check out our store to review. Contact seller if interested in multiple plates to combine/save on shipping.