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Lorenzo Maitani (c. 1275–1330) was the Italian architect and sculptor primarily responsible for the construction and decoration of the façade of Orvieto Cathedral.

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Lorenzo Maitani
Born	c. 1275
Died	1330 (aged 54–55)
Nationality	Italian
Known for	architecture sculpture
Notable work	Orvieto Cathedral

Maitani established his reputation in Siena and was called to supervise the construction at Orvieto in 1308 when the unprecedented height and span of the cathedral's vaults and arches presented unforeseen difficulties. In 1310 he received the title capomaestro of the cathedral and became, in addition, overseer of bridges and civic buildings.

The design of the cathedral's façade is considered to be Maitani's most important work. Though his contributions to the façade as a sculptor are difficult to determine, it may be assumed that his sensibility dictated the overall scheme. Two of the panels attributed to Maitani, "Scenes from Genesis" and "The Last Judgment," are delicate bas-reliefs unified by an ascending vine that suggests a French Gothic influence. Sculptures generally attributed to Maitani include the bronze "Eagle of St. John" and the "Angel of St. Matthew."

External links

• Works of Maitani

На других языках

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- [en] Lorenzo Maitani

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[es] Lorenzo Maitani

Lorenzo Maitani, Siena c.1275 – 1330, fue un arquitecto y escultor italiano. Fue nombrado maestro de obras de la catedral de Orvieto desde 1310 hasta su muerte en 1330.

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[fr] Lorenzo Maitani

Lorenzo Maitani (° Sienne, 1255 - † Orvieto, 1330) est un architecte et un sculpteur italien, actif principalement dans la région de l'Ombrie au XIVe siècle.

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[it] Lorenzo Maitani

Lorenzo Maitani (Siena, prima del 1275 – Orvieto, 1330) è stato uno scultore e architetto italiano.

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[ru] Маитани, Лоренцо

Лоренцо Маитани (итал. Lorenzo Maitani; до 1275 г., Сиена (Тоскана) — 1330, Орвието, Умбрия) — скульптор и архитектор итальянского проторенессанса.

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