historical context of the creation of the bronze doors of the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral?

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Document 1 & 2: Sacrifice of Isaac

In 1401, the building supervisors of the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral decided to commission a new pair of bronze doors, funded by the powerful wool merchants guild. Instead of choosing a well-established sculptor with a strong reputation, a competition was announced for the commission. This project would be awarded to the artist who demonstrated the greatest talent and skill in executing a trial piece: a bronze relief representing Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac (his son). Two competition panels have survived, those submitted by Filippo Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti, both young artists in their early twenties.

What is the historical context of the creation of the bronze doors of the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral?

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