Francesco Laurana

(1430–1502) kroatisk-italiensk skulptör

Francesco Laurana (1430–1502) is listed in the catalogue as a sculptor. By year of birth, Francesco Laurana belongs to the chapter ‘The Renaissance’ in this site’s history of art.

Francesco Laurana was born in Dalmatia and died in Avignon.

The best-known works include ‘Female bust, ideal portrait of Laura (?)’, ‘Bust of a Lady’, ‘Princess Bust’, and ‘Carrying of the Cross’. The catalogue has 9 works by Francesco Laurana with free images. The dated works span the years 1460–1472. Works by Francesco Laurana are held by several collections, among them Sculptures in the National Gallery of Art, Skulpturutställningen vid Louvren, Palazzo Abatellis, and Bodemuseum.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Antonello da Messina, Justus van Gent, Nicolas Froment, Carlo Crivelli, and Cosimo Tura.

• The Renaissance