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Vuolvino

Italian monk and goldsmith (fl. 9th century) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vuolvino
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Vuolvino (fl. 9th century), alternatively known as Volvinio or Magister phaber Volvinius (in Latin), was an Italian monk and goldsmith, best known for the creation of the Altar of Sant'Ambrogio [it] in the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He is one of the earliest examples of an Italian artist leaving their signature on their work.[1][2][3][4][5]

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Ambrose crowning Vuolvino, from the Altar of Sant'Ambrogio
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