East Doors, or Gates of Paradise, by Lorenzo Ghiberti Women's Tank Top

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The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is a religious building in Florence, Italy, and has the status of a minor basilica. On three of the four sides there are three large doors famous for their decorations. The most important door has always been considered the eastern doors, the ones that lead to the Duomo. All of the doors have been originally located on the Eastern side before being moved. The Gates of Paradise received their name by Michelangelo who is believed to have exclaimed: "they are so beautiful that they would be perfect for the gates of paradise". Giorgio Vasari described them a century later as "undeniably perfect in every way and must rank as the finest masterpiece ever created". Ghiberti himself said they were "the most singular work that I have ever made". In 1425 Ghiberti got a commission for the east doors of the baptistery, on which he and his workshop toiled for 27 years, excelling themselves. The doors consist of 10 rectangular panel...

First of all, thank you for stopping by. Have a look around. I hope you enjoy viewing my images, and I hope that my passion for photography shows through in what you see. Photography has been a big part of my life for many years, and as I get older, it is becoming more so. Living in Massachusetts since 2002, I've been enjoying the opportunity to photograph local wildlife. I love bird watching, going on hikes and appreciating nature that is all around me. I have become somewhat obsessed, taking photos nearly every day and always bringing my camera when walking around the neighborhood or traveling. My favorite local place for taking pictures is Wellesley College. I take great pleasure in traveling and have a special fondness for the...