FOOTNOTES
[1] These numbers refer to the position of these subjects on the plan (p. 15).
[2] Documenti per la Storia dell’ Arte Senese, collected and illustrated by Dott. Gaetano Milanesi (Porri, Siena, 1854). Supplemented by Nuovi Documenti per la Storia del Arte Senese, by S. S. Borghesi and L. Banchi. (Torrini, Siena, 1898).
[3] Vasari also states that Duccio invented this species of work; but Milanesi, in his Notes to Vasari’s “Life of Duccio” (vol. i. p. 654), says, “It is certain, also, that these works of ‘putting together’ (commesso), were in use before the time of Duccio. We have an ancient example in the Atrium of the Duomo at Lucca, where, among certain ‘little figures,’ (formelle), is a decoration in black, red and white marble, with figures of men and animals, in some parts engraved (graffiti). This work of ‘commesso,’ and mosaic in marble, was made in 1233, as is shown by an inscription near the left side of the great door, which states:
“HOC OPUS CEPIT FIERI A BELENATO
ET ALDIBRANDO OPERAIIS
A.D. MCCXXXIII.”
[4] Mil. Doc., vol. i. p. 176–178. An earlier notice as to the floor itself, dated 1362, exists it is true, and runs as follows: “a lo schalzetta matonaio—per matoni che sebero per amatonare lo spazzo di duomo intorno al altare di duomo L. 11 sol. 6.” (Archivio dell’ Opera del Duomo. Entrata e Uscita ad annum). But this clearly only refers to the laying down of an ordinary floor; perhaps a platform for the high altar. Cf. Padre Prof. Everardo Micheli. Il Pavimento del Duomo, etc. Note f.
[5] Archivio detto. Entrata e Uscita ad annos.
[6] Frammenti di Storia Senese presso Emilio Piccolomini.
[7] Archivio detto. 1374, Maggio, Libro d’Entrata ed Uscita a 70.
See also Borghesi MSS.