| Sarcophagus of Berardo Maggi | |
|---|---|
 An overall view of the sarcophagus, seen from the side facing St. Mary's stall | |
| Artist | Unknown |
| Year | 1308-1311[1] |
| Medium | Red Verona marble |
| Dimensions | 121×197×101.5 cm |
| Location | Old Cathedral, Brescia |
The Sarcophagus of Berardo Maggi is a sculptural work made of ammonitic red (121×197×101.5 cm) within the first quarter of the 14th century and preserved in the old cathedral of Brescia.
The tomb was made by an unknown local master to preserve the mortal remains of Berardo Maggi, bishop of Brescia from 1275 to 1308[2] and, from 1298 until his death, prince and lord of the city.[3][4][5]
The mausoleum evokes the deeds performed during the deceased's lifetime through a dense and complex iconographic apparatus placed at the lid:[6] Berardo had in fact been a peacemaker in the internal struggles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines of Brescia in 1298, admitting into the city the Ghibelline faction that had been driven out earlier and leading to a situation of substantial reconciliation.[7]
- ^ "Arca di Berardo Maggi". Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ Cupperi (2000, p. 387).
- ^ Antonio Fappani (edited by), MAGGI Berardo, Enciclopedia bresciana.
- ^ Gian Maria Varanini, ed. (2006). "Berardo Maggi".
- ^ Ferrari (2013, pp. 19–20).
- ^ Stroppa (2017, p. 185).
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