Orcagna

Orcagna (1315–1368) was an Italian painter, sculptor and architect.

Also recorded as Andrea di Cione Orcagna; Andrea di Cione Orgagna; Orgagna; Andrea Di Cione Arcagnuolo; Arcagnuoulo; Andrea Orcagna.

Orcagna in brief

Born
1315
Died
1368
Known for
painter, sculptor, architect and poet
Place of birth
Florence
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Overview

Born at Florence in 1315, died at Florence in 1368.

In detail

training under Andrea Pisano and Giotto is recorded. Master of the Ashmolean Predella is recorded as having studied under Orcagna.

The field of work recorded is visual arts.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Florence.

Works named in the authority record are Triptych with the Virgin and Child, and Saints Mary Magdalene and Ansanus and Fragments of frescos from the Basilica of Santa Croce (Florence).

Work by Orcagna is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rijksmuseum, Palazzo Vecchio and Museum Catharijneconvent.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Orcagna”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q366499: Orcagna

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Elsewhere in Paintings

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