Oderisius of Benevento: Sculptor of Faith and Patron of Divine Glory Oderisius of Benevento (circa 1119 – 1150) stands as a singular figure in the artistic landscape of High Medieval Italy, primarily recognized for his monumental bronze doors adorning San Giovanni Cathedral in Capua and Troia Cathedral. While biographical details remain scarce—a testament to the fragmented records of the era—scholarly research has pieced together a portrait of an ambitious craftsman deeply embedded within the ecclesiastical patronage system of Southern Italy during the reign of Roger II. Early Life & Traini…