Lorenzo Maitani

In 1310 he received the title capomaestro of the cathedral and also became overseer of bridges and civic buildings. • Illustration — Matthew the Evangelist bronze statue on the left pier of the façade of the Orvieto Cathedral, Italy • Illustration — Adam and Eve, the original sin marble relief on the Orvieto Cathedral, Italy The design of the cathedral's façade is considered to be Maitani's most important work. It is difficult to determine his contributions to the façade as a sculptor. It has been assumed that he influenced the overall design. Two of the panels attributed to Maitani, "Scenes from Genesis" and "The Last Judgment," are delicate bas-reliefs joined 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.

• Name — Lorenzo Maitani • Born — c. 1275 • Died — 1330 (aged 54–55) • Field — architecture sculpture • Works — Orvieto Cathedral