Nicola Pisano, pulpit of the baptistery

       
This picture captures the unique work of the Italian sculpture Nicola Pisano. Nicola completed the pulpit of the baptistery in 1260 for "Pisa's century-old baptistery". I personally like this piece by Nicola because it embodies the best of classical art. For example, the columns that are supported by lions takes me out of medieval Europe and back into 1st century Rome; a period in which art/sculpture was harnessed and expressed in supreme elegance. This piece is certainly one of elegance that rivals the great artistry of ancient Rome.