One of the great masterpieces of the Late Middle Ages, the Orvieto Cathedral is a stunning 14th century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the town of Orvieto in Umbria, central Italy. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1290/11/13 | Arnolfo di Cambio | Architect | Pope Nicholas IV sets the foundation stone of the Orvieto Cathedral. Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, construction is supervised by chief-mason (capomastro) Fra Bevignate di Perugia (aka Fra Bevignate da Gubbio). | |||
| 1325/12/14 | Francesco Talenti | Stonemason | Francesco Talenti, scarpellino', is mentioned in the records of Orvieto Cathedral masons' lodge on 14 December 1325. |
| Particulars for Orvieto Cathedral: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Use | Cathedral |
| Building Type | Church |
| Historic Use | Church Related Residence |
| Art Medium | Fresco |
| Architectural Style | Gothic |
| Historic Use | Graves, burials |
| Era | Medieval Europe |
| Art Type | Mural |
| Religious Journey | Pilgrimage |
| Area of Significance | Religion |
| Historic Use | Religious Property |
| Religion, Cultural Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Building Attribute | Stained Glass |
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