The font is a masterpiece in marble, gilded bronze and enamelled copper crafted by early 15th century artists and sculptors including Donatello, Jacopo della Quercia, Lorenzo Ghiberti and Giovanni di Turino.
“The restoration, funded by the Opera della Metropolitana of Siena, is the fruit of a real and concrete synergy,” said a note from the Opera della Metropolitana.
“[Thanks to] the Fabbriceria, the archaeological, arts heritage and landscape superintendency for Siena, Grosseto and Arezzo, and Florence’s Opificio delle Pietre Dure, to which the lead in this restoration was entrusted.”
“The intervention was coordinated by art historians Laura Speranza and Riccardo Gennaioli, respectively directors of the bronze materials and stone materials sectors.”
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