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Source Image: PR500_03_18 of Panel 2 of Orvieto Cathedral

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Description

Detail of woman and city on Panel 2.

Monument
Orvieto Cathedral 
Monument Part
Panel 2 
Monument Type
Relief 
Material(s)
Undefined white marble (Visual identification)  
Date
bc None 
Keywords
FigureBuilding  
Collections
Orvieto  

Location

Original Location
Orvieto 

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process
Rough shaping
Tool
Sculptor's Pick
Method
Angle: Vertical (90°)
Force: Gentle
Description
The woman has been left unfinished. Marks of the sculptor's pick are visible across her body and head.

2. Toolmarks

Process
Polishing
Tool
Abrasives
Description
The city has been finished with abrasives.

Notes

The different levels of finish between the woman and the city are good evidence for the division of labour.

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