Bronze Doors - Duomo di Ravello

Saints & the Virgin
Duomo di Ravello
The bronze panelled doors

The bronze embossed entrance doors date from 1179 and have 54 panels depicting scenes of the major mysteries of Christ’s life, death and resurrection, along with religious iconography such as arches, lions, griffins and symbolic figures that narrate biblical tales. The doors are the work of Barisano da Trani and were donated by Sergio Muscettola, husband of Sigilgaida Pironti. 
Within Italy, there remain approximately 20 of this type of door, most of which can be found in southern Italy. Other similar doors have been lost over the years for various reasons. 

Bronze doors of the Cathedral of Ravello are the work of Barisano da Trani dated 1179 Salerno Campania Italy donated by Sergio Muscettola, husband of Sigilgaida Pironti.