Tomb slab of Canon Seruchero di Matteo
- Author
- Florentine craftsmen
- Date
- 1363
- Collocation
- Archaeological excavations of the ancient basilica of Santa Reparata
- Specific location
- Area to the right of the apse, third tomb slab on the left
- Original location
- Floor of the ancient basilica of Santa Reparata
- Material
- White marble, antique black marble
- Technique
- Sculpture, inlay
- Dimensions
- Height: 230 cm; Width: 96 cm; Thickness: 10 cm;
- Scientific catalog (only in italian)
- Lastra tombale di messer Seruchero di Matteo canonico
This slab from an earthen burial was found during archaeological excavations at the ancient basilica of Santa Reparata in 1965-1973 at the level of the 13th-14th century flooring.
It is a rectangular slab, in white marble, with an antique black marble frame. The prelate is portrayed in bas-relief, while around the perimeter there is an inscription in engraved Gothic capitals, which identifies him as Messer Seruchero di Matteo, a Florentine and Pisan canon, who died on 20 June 1363.
The deceased is depicted as asleep, with his head on an elegant embroidered cushion and with his hands folded, in a cataletto framed by an arch, above which two family coats of arms stand out: crenellated St. Andrew's cross.
Messer Seruchero is in deacon clothes, with gloves and a cope richly decorated with a cross and a veil on his head. His face is portrayed with a certain truth, just turned on one side.