Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Allegories of Good Government : Allegories of Siena (Common Good), Magnanimity, Temperance and Justice Allegories of Good and Bad Government and the effects of good and bad government

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

When Lorenzetti painted his Allegory of Good Government, Siena's oligarchic administration was about to be overthrown by a popular revolt, so perhaps his image of a responsible realm governed according to the rules of Justice and Concord is a little exaggerated.

Keywords

Siena, Italy, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy, Style: Byzantine Style, Period: Gothic, Movement: Byzantine, Frescoes; murals;, frescoes (paintings) --, frescoes (paintings) --

Alt Text

A painting depicting a group of people, including figures in armor and robes, with children gathered around them. The background features intricate patterns and Latin inscriptions.

Geographic Location

Siena, Italy; Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy

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Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-KIF0730

Allegories of Good Government : Allegories of Siena (Common Good), Magnanimity, Temperance and Justice Allegories of Good and Bad Government and the effects of good and bad government

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