Pulpit+of+the+Baptistery+in+Pisa


 * __ Pulpit of the Baptistery in Pisa __ **
 * By Nicola Pisano **

The sculptor Nicola d’Apulia is more commonly known as Nicola Pisano, after the city he moved to in 1250 in hopes of becoming a major sculptor. At this time Pisa was at the height of its power and attracting artists from all over with hopes of obtaining lucrative commissions. Nicola specialized in carving marble pulpits. This pulpit was his first, and was completed in 1260. The trefoil design and the lions supporting the columns carry on medieval traditions. The large bushy capitals are a Gothic nod at Greek Corinthian capitals. Also Greco-Roman in style are the rounded arches and the panel’s resemblance to Roman sarcophagi with their densely packed compositions.

To find this work from the Ponte Vecchio, walk west to the second bridge, Ponte alla Carraia. From here, take a right onto Via Dei Fossi. Walk straight until you see Santa Maria Novella on your left, keeping to the right of the church, and the S.M.N. train station will be visible on your left. Hop on the next train to Pisa. Once out of the train station, walk north on Via Francesco Crispi. This will take you to Ponte Solferino, which you cross and stay walking straight. The road bends slightly to the right and becomes Via Roma. Keep walking down this until you see the Leaning Tower. The Baptistery is the domed building to the left of the tower to the east of the cathedral.

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 * __Work Cited__**

Kleiner, Fred. //Gardner's Art Through the Ages//. 13th. Boston: Wadsworth, 2008. 375-7. Print.