Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Gruamonte

San Giovanni Fuorcivitas was built outside the sity walls (= Fuorcivitas) during Lombard times. In 1119 Bishop Hildebrand of Pistoia notes down, that the church is "nearly in ruins", so soon after the building process started for the church seen here. The works were finally completed in 1344, when the church got enlarged by two bays. It may be, that Gruamonte was the first architect here. He may have created the green/white pattern of the wall, typical of other buildings in Pistoia and probably inspired by the buildings in Pisa. He surely created the lintel and the archivolt seen here. The "Last Supper" Compared to the lintel of Sant'Andrea (see previous uploads) depicting the Magi, the style seems very "stiff", like an old fashioned group picture. It may be, that the "swinging" style goes back to Gruamonte´s brother Adeotus, with whom he cooperated at Sant'Andrea.. The carving is similar to that one found in 1939 inside the cathedrale (see previous uplaod). There is even as well Judas on the ground - and above - there is exactly the same (here weathered) inscription. "CENANS DISCIPULIS CHRISTUS DAT VERBA SAL[VANS CENA NO]VA TRIBUIT LEGE VETEREM QUOQUE FINIT" Above is the signature. Follow the white arch stones: GRU AM ONS MAG ISTER BON USFE C(IT)HO COP US

San Giovanni Fuorcivitas was built outside the sity walls (= Fuorcivitas) during Lombard times. In 1119 Bishop Hildebrand of Pistoia notes down, that the church is "nearly in ruins", so soon after the building process started for the church seen here. The works were finally completed in 1344, when the church got enlarged by two bays. It may be, that Gruamonte was the first architect here. He may have created the green/white pattern of the wall, typical of other buildings in Pistoia and probably inspired by the buildings in Pisa. A young couple waiting to meet friends in front of San Giovanni´s main portal.

San Giovanni Fuorcivitas was built outside the sity walls (= Fuorcivitas) during Lombard times. In 1119 Bishop Hildebrand of Pistoia notes down, that the church is "nearly in ruins", so soon after the building process started for the church seen here. The works were finally completed in 1344, when the church got enlarged by two bays. It may be, that Gruamonte was the first architect here. He may have created the green/white pattern of the wall, typical of other buildings in Pistoia and probably inspired by the buildings in Pisa. I knew from the city map, that there was a cloister behind the church, but I could not find any entry. Finally a door stood open and I could peep into the former cloister. Obviously it is now privately used.

San Giovanni Fuorcivitas was built outside the sity walls (= Fuorcivitas) during Lombard times. In 1119 Bishop Hildebrand of Pistoia notes down, that the church is "nearly in ruins", so soon after the building process started for the church seen here. The works were finally completed in 1344, when the church got enlarged by two bays. It may be, that Gruamonte was the first architect here. He may have created the green/white pattern of the wall, typical of other buildings in Pistoia and probably inspired by the buildings in Pisa. There is an inscription "GRUAMONS MAGISTER BONUS FEC(IT) HOC OPUS" ~ Gruamons the good master created this work

Sant'Andrea, believed to have been Pistoia´s ancient cathedral, is thought to date back to the period of Lombard domination. The present day church dates to the mid 12th century. It is located on the Via Francigena, one of the major pilgrim-routes to Rome. The facade, with bichrome marble decorations, is divided by five arches with columns and rhomboid motifs. The carvings were executed in the mid-12th century by Pisan brothers Gruamonte and Adeodatus. Here is a closer look on to the lintel above the central door. The Magi on their way - Meeting Herod - Adoration of the Magi There is a "signature" below: FECIT HOC OP(US) GRUAMONS MAGIST(ER) BON(US) ET AD(EO)DAT(US) FRATER EJUS.. The inscription continues below. Some scholars claim, that it may have been actually added later.

Sant'Andrea, believed to have been Pistoia´s ancient cathedral, is thought to date back to the period of Lombard domination. The present day church dates to the mid 12th century. It is located on the Via Francigena, one of the major pilgrim-routes to Rome. The facade, with bichrome marble decorations, is divided by five arches with columns and rhomboid motifs. The carvings were executed in the mid-12th century by Pisan brothers Gruamonte and Adeodatus. Here is archivolt and the lintel above the central door. The Magi on their way - Meeting Herod - Adoration of the Magi

Sant'Andrea, believed to have been Pistoia´s ancient cathedral, is thought to date back to the period of Lombard domination. The present day church dates to the mid 12th century. It is located on the Via Francigena, one of the major pilgrim-routes to Rome. The facade, with bichrome marble decorations, is divided by five arches with columns and rhomboid motifs. The carvings were executed in the mid-12th century by Pisan brothers Gruamonte and Adeodatus.