Niccolò Matas
Niccolò Matas | |
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Painting by Pietro Benvenuti portraying Nicolò Matas, architect from Ancona (1798–1872), creator of the façade of the Cathedral of Santa Croce in Florence | |
| Born | 6 December 1798 Ancona, Papal States (now Italy) |
| Died | 11 March 1872 Florence, Italy |
| Other names | Nicola Matas |
| Education | Academy of Fine Arts, Rome, Academy of Fine Arts, Venice, Accademia di Belle Arti di Vicenza |
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Niccolò "Nicola" Matas (6 December 1798 – 11 March 1872) was an Italian architect and professor. He is best known for being the architect of the 19th century Gothic Revival façade of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Matas was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts, Florence (Italian: Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze). He is one of the important architects in the history of the city of Florence.