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Interior Description
The sombre, mystical nature of the dim interior of the Baptistry comes as something of a surprise after the clearcut articulation of the exterior. It is dominated by the octagonal dome (diameter 25.6m/84ft) which is completely lined with mosaics, the work of Florentine artists (Jacopo da Torrita, Cimabue, Andrea di Riccio, Gaddo Gaddi) in the 13th century or possibly about 1300 and therefore at the time of Dante. One of the greatest mosaics in the Western world, it is as outstanding for its treatment of its subject matter as for the richness of its ornamentation.

Above the choir chapel is the gigantic figure of Christ - the face alone measures 8m/26ft - as Judge of the World at the Last Judgment. Grouped around him, in different
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