Question

Ghiberti’s competitive panel for the Baptistery doors of the Florence Cathedral shows classical references that reflect influences of humanism. Which of the following is a classical reference seen on Ghiberti’s panel?- the drapery flowing from the body of Isaac- the elongated S curve of Isaac’s body- the profusion of cloth puddled around Abraham- the naked figure of Isaac

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: the naked figure of Isaac

Explanation:

Lorenzo Ghiberti panel, The Sacrifice of Isaac, is considered to be the work of high Renaissance art with classical pose figures in the Baptistery doors of the Florence. In the panel of Ghiberti's Issac is the only figure without any clothes on. The 15th century is known for individualism among the artist with new techniques, style and theme to represent work of art. Sculpting Issac without any cloths is common in this period.