DOMENICO DI NICCOLÒ
(b. ca. 1363, Siena, d. ca. 1453, Siena)

Stories of King David

1423
Inlaid marble mosaic
Duomo, Siena

The inlaid marble mosaic covering the whole floor of Siena Cathedral. is one of the most ornate of its kind in Italy. 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. In 1423 he designed and probably executed the panel depicting in marble David, Goliath and the old King David among four musicians. This panel is evidence of Domenico's activity as a "master of stones".




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