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Cosmati

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a family of Greek artists, who flourished at Rome as early as the 12th century. They particularly excelled in mosaic paintings. Among them, ADEODATO DI COSIMO COSMATI was the most distinguished, and he was employed in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in 1290. Several of his name also exercised their talents in thet cathedral of Orvieto.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cosmati'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cosmati.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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