Andrea Pisano
Andrea Pisano (c.
1270-
1348), also known as
Andrea da Pontadera, was an Italian sculptor and architect. He is best known for the panels on the bronze south doors (1330-36) of the
Baptistery in Florence. In
1340 he succeeded
Giotto as Master of the Works of Florence Cathedral, and in
1347 he became Master of the Works at
Orvieto Cathedral. He had two sons Nino and Tommaso who also became sculptors. His pupils include
Andrea Orcagna.
Giorgio Vasari includes a biography of Andrea Pisano in his Lives.