[Siena] Cathedral
The Siena Cathedral (also called the Duomo di Siena and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta) was constructed between 1215 and 1264.
The Siena Cathedral was constructed with black and white marble, which are the colors of coat of arms of Siena.
Numerous Renaissance artists were instrumental in designing and creating works of art for the Siena Cathedral. On this list are Giovanni Pisano, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Donatello, and Michelangelo, just to name a few.
WORKS OF ART INSIDE THE SIENA CATHEDRAL
Several famous Renaissance artists created sculptures and paintings for the Siena Cathedral. These include:
- Sculptures of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Pius, and St. Augustine by Michelangelo
- Sculpture of St. John the Baptist by Donatello
- Sculptures of St. Mary Magdalen and St. Jerome by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- Madonna of the Vow by Dietisalvi di Speme