Andrea Alessi (Albanian:Andrea Nikollë Aleksi,Croatian:Andrija Aleši,c. 1425 – 1504/05) was aVenetian architect and sculptor, considered one of the most distinguished artists ofDalmatia.[1]
Andrea Alessi | |
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| Born | c. 1425 |
| Died | 1504 or 1505 (aged about 80) |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, sculptor, artist |
| Notable work | The Baptistry of Trogir |
Andrea Alessi was born around 1425 in the city ofDurazzo inVenetian Albania (modern day Durrës, Albania) and may have been of local Albanian origin rather than Italian.[2] Other sources say he was of Italian origin.[3] He moved to the city ofSplit in Dalmatia during theRepublic of Venice, where he studied under sculptor Mark Troja. He lived most of his life and conducted much of his work in Dalmatia, working in Split,Šibenik,Zadar,Rab,Trogir,Ancona, and theTremiti Islands.[4]
He died in Split in either 1504 or 1505 and was buried Durrës.[5]
Alessi was a disciple ofGiorgio da Sebenico, and his best-known work is withNiccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino on the expansion of the Chapel of St. John of Trogir located in Trogir that began in 1468. Just likeŠibenik Cathedral ofSaint James in Dalmatia, the Chapel of was composed out of large stone blocks with extreme precision. It is unique harmony of architecture and sculpture according to antique ideals. From inside, there is no flat wall. In the middle of chapel, on the altar, lays thesarcophagus of blessedJohn of Trogir. Surrounding are reliefs ofputtos carrying torches that look like they were peeping out of doors of Underworld. Above them there are niches with sculptures of Christ and apostles (the principle work of Alessi), amongst them are putties, circular windows encircled with fruit garland, and a relief ofNativity. All is ceiled withcoffered ceiling with image of God in the middle and ninety-six portrait heads of angels. With so many faces of smiling children the chapel looks very cheerful and there isn’t nothing similar in European art of that time.[5]
Andrea is best known for his merchant statues in Ancona, Italy, and his mural paintings in theTrogir Cathedral, particularlyThe Baptistry of Trogir. He signed the Trogir Baptistery in 1467 with:ANDREAS ALEXIUS DURRACHINUS OPIFEX MCCCCXII (Andreas Alexius, artisan from Durrës, 1462).[6]
Marulic is listed as examinator in 1478 and again in 1479, when one of the most distinguished sculptors and architects of Dalmatia. Andrea Alessi, appeared before him as a witness.
Andrea Alessi, architect and sculptor, was a native of Durazzo in Albania and possibly of local rather than Italian origin.
Another Italian was Andrea Alessi, from Durres in modern Albania, who introduced the use of fluted pilasters...
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