Title

Orvieto, Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

Caption

Orvieto, Basilica Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta (or Duomo): the façade, whose building started at the end of the XIII century. Detail of the covering of the four pillars of the doors. These are marble slabs with bas-reliefs executed between 1320 and 1330 by Lorenzo Maitani with the help of Sienese and Pisan craftsmen
Subject: continuation of biblical scenes with Messianic prophecies. The following themes develop between the acanthus spirals: Adam or Abraham asleep; King David, King Solomon, Roboamo, Abia, Asa, Giosafat; Mary and Christ. On the sides the prophets with their tables. The scenes represent: Balaam; the vocation of Joshua; the Miracle of Gideon; David anointed king; Presentation of Samuel to Elijah; The children of Israel in Egypt; the bread and wine prepared by Melchisedech for Abraham; Crucifixion.
Basilica Cattedrale di S. Maria, Orvieto (TR), Umbria, Italia - Italy

Date

Apr 11, 2020

Credit line

Ghigo Roli/Photo12

Reference

GHR20A05_093

License type

Rights managed

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317,2Mb (30,8Mb) / 24,2in x 51,0in / 7252 x 15290 (300dpi)

Keywords

XIV secolo XIV Century Old Testament Arte Art Arte medioevale Medieval art Bassorilievo Bas Relief Bibbia Bible Cattedrale Cathedral Crocifissione Crucifixion Duomo Facciata Façade Gotico Gothic Il Trecento The 14th Century Italia Italy Lorenzo Maitani Marmo Marble Opera d'arte Artwork Orvieto Re King Re Davide King David Religione Religion Rilievo Relief Salomone Salomon Scultura Sculpture Statua Statue Terni Umbria Vecchio Testamento XIV secolo XIV Century

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