Master Mateo

Master Mateo (1140–1217) was a sculptor, architect and epigrapher.

Also recorded as Mateo; Mateo de Compostela; Master Matheus.

Master Mateo in brief

Born
1140
Died
1217
Known for
sculptor, architect and epigrapher
Contents

Overview

Born in 1140, died in 1217.

In detail

the recorded working language is Spanish, medieval Latin and Galician–Portuguese.

Positions recorded include master of the works.

Works named in the authority record are Glory's Portico, Choir of Master Mateo and Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Master Mateo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3327671: Master Mateo

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