Evangelists' SymbolsThese representations of the Evangelists are along the cornice that runs right above the central portal and across the lower third of the cathedral. These bronze sculptures were designed by Lorenzo Maitani in 1329-30. They are ordered below as they are on the cathedral--from left to right. | ||
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The angel, symbol of St. Matthew |
The winged lion, symbol of St. Mark |
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The winged lion, symbol of St. Mark |
The eagle, symbol of St. John the Evangelist |
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The winged ox (or bull), symbol of St. Luke |
The bronze central doorMade by the Sicilian sculptor Emilio Greco and installed in 1970, this door represents the seven works of Mercy divided into 6 panels. The bottom left, for example, depicts giving hospitality to pilgrims while the right next to the bottom and bottom represent visiting prisoners (with the bars) and the sick. |
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