Museum of San Pietro all'Orto

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A journey through the art history of Massa Marittima

The Museum of San Pietro all'Orto is housed in the convent of the same name in Massa Marittima. Built by the Augustinians in the 14th century and adjacent to the 12th-13th century church, it preserves a splendid cloister with columns and capitals from the original structure.

The museum itinerary is a journey through the art history of the town and its territory, where some of the greatest artists of the past worked, such as Giovanni Pisano, Ambrogio Lorenzetti and Gano di Fazio. Also on display are striking architectural elements from the Cathedral of San Cerbone such as the ten panels with gray alabaster bas-reliefs of controversial date.

Majesty by Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Statues of the Apostles and Prophets by Gano di Fazio - Photo © Sailko

Particularly striking is the room where eleven marble statuettes representing saints, apostles and prophets are displayed, also from the cathedral, eight of which in white marble are attributable to the Sienese artist Gano di Fazio. At the back of the same rooms is a reconstruction of the crowning of the cathedral's facade, with three original sculptures attributed to Giovanni Pisano.

The collection also holds a beautiful Majesty by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, also known as the Majesty of Massa Marittima from around 1335. This grandiose painting, executed as an altarpiece for the Church of San Pietro all'Orto, was rediscovered in the late 19th century in the convent's cellars before being identified as a work by Lorenzetti thanks in part to indications provided by Vasari.

Accessibility information: museidimaremma.it

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