Pere Oller facts for kids
Pere Oller was a talented sculptor from Catalonia, a region in Spain. He was active between 1394 and 1442, during a time known as the Gothic period in art. His beautiful sculptures helped shape the look of many important buildings and tombs in Spain.
Early Life and Training
Pere Oller began his career as an apprentice. From 1395 to 1399, he worked on the choir of Barcelona Cathedral. This was a very important part of a church where the choir would sing. Learning here helped him develop his skills as a sculptor.
After his training in Barcelona, Pere Oller moved to Girona. In Girona, he created several important works. Experts believe he made the keystone of a vault in the chapel of Pia Almoina. He also sculpted the tomb of Bishop Berenguer de Anglesola in the Girona Cathedral. Another work thought to be his is the tomb of Pere Roure, who died in 1413, located in Saint Vicente, Besal.
Royal Commissions and Famous Tombs
One of Pere Oller's most significant projects was for King Alfonso V of Aragon. In 1417, King Alfonso asked Oller to create the tomb for his father, King Ferdinand I of Aragon. This important tomb was located at the Poblet Monastery.
Sadly, the original tomb no longer exists. However, some pieces of it have survived over time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has a special sculpture by Oller. It is a statue of a mourner from King Ferdinand's tomb. The Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago also has a similar piece. These surviving fragments show Oller's incredible skill.
Other important tombs attributed to Pere Oller include the tomb of Bishop Berenguer de Anglesola in the Girona Cathedral. He also worked on the chapel of Sancha Ximenis de Cabrera in the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia. His work on these tombs shows his mastery of Gothic sculpture.
