Tomb of Antipope John XXIII

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How tall is Tomb of Antipope John XXIII?Was the tallest sculpture in Florence at the time of its completion
2. What is the location?Florence Baptistry, Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy
3. What is the date of completion?During the 1420s

Antipope: A person elected in opposition to the legitimate pope, often during periods of church schism or political dispute.
Renaissance: A transformative period in European history (c. 14th-16th centuries) characterized by a revival of classical art, literature, and learning, with Florence as a major center.
Great Schism: A major division within the Catholic Church (1378-1417) where multiple papal claimants existed simultaneously, causing significant political and religious turmoil.
Recumbent Effigy: A sculpted representation of a person lying down, typically found on tombs, often depicted in a state of repose or death.