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Detail of Andrea Pisano's panel for the Florence Baptistery. Andrea Pisano (Pontedera 1290 – 1348 Orvieto) also known as Andrea da Pontedera, was an Italian sculptor and architect.
Andrea Pisano (born c. 1270–90, Pontedera, near Pisa—died c. 1348–49, Orvieto, Papal States) was one of the most important Italian sculptors of the 14th century whose chief works were executed in Florence, where he came under the influence of Giotto.
Jan 4, 2024 · Andrea Pisano, in other spheres referred to as Andrea da Pontedera, remains one of the most significant Italian sculptors of the 14th century ever to grace the art movement. The sculptor was born in circa 1270-90 in Pontedera near Pisa and lived a successful life and later died in circa 1348-49 in Orvieto, Papal States.
The artist is Andrea Pisano, who around the same time is working on the bronze reliefs just across the street on the south doors of the Baptistry. Those scenes were about John the Baptist and here's one of the Biblical scenes on the bell tower.
Andrea Pisano (Pontedera 1290 – 1348 Orvieto) also known as Andrea da Pontedera, was an Italian sculptor and architect. Pisano first learned the trade of a goldsmith. Pisano then became a pupil of Mino di Giovanni, about 1300, and worked with him on the sculpture for S. Maria della Spina at Pisa and elsewhere.
Architect and sculptor born in Pontedera, near Pisa, also known as Andrea da Pontedera. Probably trained in a goldsmith's shop, he worked on the South Door of the Battistero in Florence from 1330 to 1336. At Giotto's death in 1337, appointed master-builder of the Opera del Duomo in Florence.
Marble reliefs depicting the activities of civilized man: Astronomy, Construction, Medicine, Horsemanship, Weaving, Law and Mechanics. Andrea Pisano and his workshop 1343 - 1350. The reliefs portray activities from civilized life, undertaken once primary needs have been satisfied.
Door of the Baptistery cast in bronze and partially gilded by Andrea Pisano, gothic art masterpiece from the first half of the 14th century. This is the first of the monumental doors created for the Baptistery and illustrates the life of John the Baptist, the last of the prophets and the first witness to Christ.
Andrea Pisano. (c. 1295—1348) Quick Reference. ( c. 1295–1348/9). Master-Mason of the Duomo (Cathedral), Florence, from c. 1337, where he probably designed the niche stage of the campanile. He was Master-Mason at Orvieto Cathedral from 1347. Jane Turner (1996);M. Trachtenberg (1971);John White (1987)
The marble reliefs depicting Navigation, Social Justice, Agriculture, Entertainment and Architecture are by Andrea Pisano and his workshop 1348-1350. Navigation shows two sailors rowing a small boat, behind them a seated figure has his hand raised in blessing, reminiscent of Christ.
