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Original scientific paper

TRACES OF THE FIRST 14th CENTURY SILVER ALTAR-PIECE IN THE KOTOR CATHEDRAL

Miloš Milošević ; Kotor


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Abstract

The representative silver and gilded altarpiece in the Kotor Cathedral of St. Tryphon, as far as the scientific research allows to conclude, is predominantly a mid - 15th century work of Gothic architects from Kotor aided by master Johann from Basle. The figures of the lower row have been executed by the Venetian master Venturini in the beginning of the 17th century.
Basing on some 15th century documents found in the archives, and on different manner of execution of the central figure of St. Tryphon, the author, however, maintains that a 14th century silver altar-piece existed in the Kotor Cathedral and that the mentioned figure of the patron-saint is the only remaining part of it.
The quoted documents, deriving from 1409 and 1411, mention the fact that funds were collected »per refar la palla, la quale fo robbata a desfacta a tempo della nostra brusa« (1378).
In order to base his opinion, the author offers a series of scientific facts, involving historical, philological and stylistic observations.

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Hrčak ID:

159466

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/159466

Publication date:

23.12.1980.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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