Historical and
Commemorative Medals
Collection of Benjamin Weiss
DUOMO AT SIENA WIENER, Jacques: Italy, 1860, Bronze, 59 mm Siena is the capital of the province of Siena located 31
miles from Florence. The city has a university which was founded in 1203.
Its cathedral, one of the finest examples of Italian Gothic architecture,
built in black and white marble, was begun at the end of the 12th century
and by 1325 much of the building had been completed. Further construction
was planned to begin in 1339 but it wasn't until later in the century that
the main structure was completed. Among it art treasures include the
octagonal pulpit designed by Niccolo Pisano. Numerous statues and
bas-reliefs by Renaissance artists adorn the various alters and chapels. The
cathedral's marvelous pavement is inlaid with designs in color and black and
white, representing biblical and legendary subjects. Frescos in Picolonini Library by Pinturicchio St John the Baptist by Donatello
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