Arnau Cadell
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Arnau Cadell (also spelt Gatell
Biography
Cadell was a Catalan architect, sculptor and master builder. He was in charge of a workshop of travelling artisans specialized in ornamentation depicting biblical themes.
The designs created by Cadell on the capitals represent vegetation, Corinthian figures, scenes from the lives of monks and historic themes from the Bible.
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Similarities between Cadell's sculptors and others such as the capitals at the
Cadell is thought to have made the cloisters at the
Signature
Cadell is the first Catalan artist who was known by both first and last name.[3][9] A testament by him, dated 13 October 1221 and signed in Girona, has been preserved, in which he donates his assets to the monastery of Sant Cugat.[3] A copy of this document was found in Pia Almoina del Pa in Girona, in Girona, lodged inside a drawer.[3] The contents of the will indicates that Arnau Cadell owned real estate in Sant Cugat and had loans in Girona.[9]: 164 The will is now housed in the Diocesis of Girona's archives.[9]
Among the cloisters at the Sant Cugat monastery there is a signature in Latin, located on a pillar at the northeast of the cloister, that accompanies Cadell's self-portrait,:
Two documents connected with the monastery, from 1206 and 1207, also bear his signature.[1]
Legacy
It appears that Cadell died childless, as attested by his will leaving assets to a young nephew and a significant charitable donation bequeathed to the monastery of Sant Cugat, that still owed him a considerable amount for the work done on the cloisters.[9] The will provided a share among the monks and donations to various altars in the church. The monastery, therefore paid cheaply for the sculptures. There is no reference in the will of Cadell's artistic activities.[9]: 164
Cadell's name also lives on in the local high school, IES Arnau Cadell, located in nearby Valldoreix.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Colum Hourihane (ed.). The Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture, Volume 2.
- ^ Els Castells catalans, Volume 3 Els Castells catalans. R. Dalmau. 1971. p. 823.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Cadell, Arnau". Retrieved 4 March 2014.
This is the depiction of the sculptor Arnau Cadell, who this cloister built in perpetuity
- ^ a b c José Angel García de Cortázar; Ruiz de Aguirre (eds.). Monasterios cistercienses en la España medieval. p. 179.
- ISBN 978-84-7283-527-6.
- ^ Alocea, Santiago (2009). A Brief Art History of Spain. Lunwerg Editores. p. 11.
- ISBN 978-84-8415-618-5.
- ^ a b c d "A Visit to the Monastery of Sant Cugat". Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
This is the sculptor Arnau Cadell, who made this cloister to last for eternity
- ^ a b c d e Josep M. Marques i Planaguma. "L'escultor Arnau Cadell i el Claustre de la Seu de Girona". p. 167. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
primers artistes catalans amb nom i cognom coneguts