The Gates of Hell
La Porte de l'Enfer (English translation: The Gates of Hell) is a monumental sculptural group work by French artist Auguste Rodin. It stands at 21 feet high, 13 feet wide and 3 feet deep and contains 180 figures. The figures range from 6 inches high up to 4 feet.
Inspiration for the Gates of Hell
A work of the scope of the Gates of Hell had not been attempted before, but inspiration came from Lorenzo Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise at the Baptistery of St. John, Florence. The 15th century bronze doors depict figures from the Old Testament.
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Lorenzo Ghiberti - Baptistery of St. John - Florence
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Another source of inspiration were medieval cathedrals. Some of those combine both high and low relief.
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| ► | Introduction |
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| ► | Inspiration for the Gates of Hell |
| ► | Outstanding figures |
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