Francesco Laurana, also known as Francesco de la Vrana (Croatian: Frane Vranjanin; c. 1430 – before 12 March 1502) was a Dalmatian sculptor and medallist.[1] He is considered both a Croatian[2][3] and an Italian[4][5][6][7][8][9] sculptor. Though born in the territory of the Republic of Venice, he spent his mature career at the other end of Italy, moving between Naples and Sicily, and Urbino, and finally in southern France, where he died.
He was one of the more significant and complex sculptors of the 15th century – complex because of his activities within varying cultural circles and his exposure to differing influences. His best works evolved in the workshop tradition in collaboration with other artists. His portrait busts reveal a creative individuality that was seen as particularly fascinating in the late 19th century. Though it is impossible to chart his stylistic development, his later work made in France shows some assimilation of northern realism, which is absent from the work executed in Italy.
- ^ Laurana Francesco in: L. Forrer: Biographical Dictionary od Medallists, Volume III, London 1907, S. 339 ff.
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"Italian sculptor and medallist. He was one of the most significant and most complex sculptors of the 15th century." - ^ "Francesco Laurana." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2011. Web. 16 May. 2011.
- ^ "LAURANA, Francesco." Treccani, il portale del sapere. Web. 16 May. 2011.
- ^ Chilvers, Ian. The Oxford Dictionary of Art. Oxford University Press, 10/giu/2004. p. 395. Web. 5 November 2013.
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"Italian sculptor Francesco Laurana ..." - ^ Jackson, Thomas Graham. The Renaissance of Roman Architecture. CUP Archive, 1921. p. 12. Web. 5 November 2013.