Il Duomo’s Main Door is a Bronze Masterpiece

Hulking and overwhelming is the main door of Il Duomo in Milan; much as the cathedral itself. It’s raw size is imposing and perhaps more than any other, Milan’s Cathedral most reminded me of La Sagrada Familia with its explosion of scenes, excess of fruits, stories, vegetables, insects and animals. I still don’t know how I felt about Gaudi’s Cathedral in Barcelona. Perhaps the overwhelming scale is most to be admired in both. Oscar Wilde was more harsh in his criticism of Il Duomo…I don’t think I will go so far as he, but I think my heart will always lie with Notre Dame. Regardless, the bronze work, in all its busyness is a masterpiece.

Il Duomo’s Main Door in Milan, Italy

Photo Technical Info

• Aperture: ƒ/8
• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• Taken: 4 April, 2014
• Focal length: 16mm
• ISO: 1000
• Location: 45° 27.8532′ 0″ N 9° 11.4235′ 0″ E
• Shutter speed: 1/500s
• Title: Il Duomo's Main Door in Milan, Italy

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