Maitani, Lorenzo

Maitani, Lorenzo

▪ Italian sculptor
born c. 1275, , near Siena, republic of Siena [Italy]
died June 1330, Orvieto, Papal States [Italy]

      Italian architect and sculptor primarily responsible for the construction and decoration of the facade of 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.

      Maitani's most important contribution was the design of the cathedral's facade. Though his contributions to the facade 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.”

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