Which artist referred to Ghiberti's doors as the "Gates of Paradise"?
Leonardo da Vinci
Donatello
Raphael
Michelangelo
Answer
Michelangelo, the renowned Renaissance artist, bestowed the title "Gates of Paradise" upon Lorenzo Ghiberti's exquisite bronze doors for the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, Italy. Ghiberti's doors, adorned with biblical scenes, displayed such artistry and craftsmanship that Michelangelo's admiration led to this iconic nomenclature, forever etching their significance in art history.
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