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SIENA - IL DUOMO - THE INCREDIBLE FLOOR. F2235

The She-Wolf of Siena

The inlaid marble mosaic floor is one of the most ornate of its kind in Italy, covering the whole floor of the cathedral. This undertaking went on from the 14th to the 16th centuries, and about forty artists made their contribution. The floor consists of 56 panels in different sizes.

The first known artist working on the panels, was Domenico di Niccolò dei Cori, who was in charge of the cathedral between 1413 and 1423.

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Uploaded on June 25, 2016
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