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He is best known by his work on the [[Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik|Cathedral of St.James]] in [[Šibenik]], in [[1455]]. After the death of [[Giorgio da Sebenico]], Niccolò finished the cathedral and its original stone [[dome]] following the original plans of Giorgio. |
He is best known by his work on the [[Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik|Cathedral of St.James]] in [[Šibenik]], in [[1455]]. After the death of [[Giorgio da Sebenico]], Niccolò finished the cathedral and its original stone [[dome]] following the original plans of Giorgio. |
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Work on Šibenik cathedral inspired Niccolò for his work on the expansion of ''chapel of Blessed John from Trogir'' in [[1468]]. Just like the Šibenik cathedral, it was composed of large stone blocks with extreme precision. In cooperation with a disciple of Juraj, [[Andrija Aleši]], Niccolò achieved close harmony of architecture and sculpture according to antique ideals. From inside, there is no flat wall. In the middle of chapel, on the altar, lies the [[sarcophagus]] of blessed John of Trogir. Surrounding the this are reliefs of [[genies]] carrying torches as if peering out of the doors of the underworld. Above them there are niches with sculptures of Christ and the apostles, among of which are [[putto|''putti'']], circular windows encircled with fruit garland, and a relief of [[Nativity of Jesus in art|Nativity]]. All feature a [[coffered ceiling]] with an image of God in the middle and 96 portrait of angels' heads. With so many faces of smiling children, the chapel looks very cheerful, unlike other European art of that time. |
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In recent years, a theory about the Croatian origins of Niccolò Fiorentino has emerged.<ref>{{hr icon}} [http://arhiv.slobodnadalmacija.hr/20021016/forum01.asp Slobodna Dalmacija] Priznajmo Firentincu autorstvo nad šibenskom katedralom, Oct 16, 2002. </ref> |
In recent years, a theory about the Croatian origins of Niccolò Fiorentino has emerged.<ref>{{hr icon}} [http://arhiv.slobodnadalmacija.hr/20021016/forum01.asp Slobodna Dalmacija] Priznajmo Firentincu autorstvo nad šibenskom katedralom, Oct 16, 2002. </ref> |
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Niccolò Fiorentino (Croatian: Nikola Firentinac) or Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino (1418-1506?), was an Italian Renaissance sculptor and master architect. He was of Tuscan birth, but lived most of his life and conducted much of his work in Dalmatia, today Croatia.
He is best known by his work on the Cathedral of St.James in Šibenik, in 1455. After the death of Giorgio da Sebenico, Niccolò finished the cathedral and its original stone dome following the original plans of Giorgio.
Work on Šibenik cathedral inspired Niccolò for his work on the expansion of chapel of Blessed John from Trogir in 1468. Just like the Šibenik cathedral, it was composed of large stone blocks with extreme precision. In cooperation with a disciple of Juraj, Andrija Aleši, Niccolò achieved close harmony of architecture and sculpture according to antique ideals. From inside, there is no flat wall. In the middle of chapel, on the altar, lies the sarcophagus of blessed John of Trogir. Surrounding the this are reliefs of genies carrying torches as if peering out of the doors of the underworld. Above them there are niches with sculptures of Christ and the apostles, among of which are putti, circular windows encircled with fruit garland, and a relief of Nativity. All feature a coffered ceiling with an image of God in the middle and 96 portrait of angels' heads. With so many faces of smiling children, the chapel looks very cheerful, unlike other European art of that time.
In recent years, a theory about the Croatian origins of Niccolò Fiorentino has emerged.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Template:Hr icon Slobodna Dalmacija Priznajmo Firentincu autorstvo nad šibenskom katedralom, Oct 16, 2002.
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