SAGRERA, Guillem

Spanish architect and sculptor. He arrived in Palma with his father, as a stonemason. From 1416 he works in the CathedralGLOSSARYThe principal church of a province or diocese, where the throne of the bishop is placed. For reasons lost to time and tradition, a cathedral always faces west - toward the setting sun. The altar is placed at the east end. The main body, or nave, of the cathedral is usually divided into one main and two side aisles. These lead up to the north and south transepts, or arms of the cross, the shape in which a cathedral is usually formed. BasilicaGLOSSARYa church building, usually facing east, with a tall main nave and two or four side aisles of lesser height. There may also be a transept between the nave and the choir, which is reserved for the clergy. Originally, the basilica was an ancient Greek administrative building, and the Romans used this form for markets and law courts; it then became a place of assembly for the early Christians, and thus a church. of Saint John the Baptist in Perpignan. In Mallorca he collaborated in the cathedral, where he elaborates the Chapter HouseGLOSSARYin English cathedrals and monasteries, a room or hall for meetings of the chapter (governing body); usually polygonal or round in plan., the chapelGLOSSARYa small separate place for worship, either part of a large church or a separate building. of San Guillermo, and in the sculptural work of the Mirador door. The sculptures of San Pedro and San Pablo are due to him. His best work in the city is the fish market (Lonja de los Mercaderes) which later served as a reference in the realization of the Valencian market.

He was the originator of the Llotja (Exchange) of Palma de Mallorca (built between 1426-46). After completing this work he went to Italy to work on the interior of Castel Nuovo in Naples.