Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Allegory of Good Government Allegories of Good and Bad Government and the effects of good and bad government

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

The Allegory of the Good Government is situated on the smaller wall opposite to the windows. The composition is built up from three horizontal bands. In the foreground the figures of contemporary Siena are represented. Behind them, on a stage, there are allegoric figures in two groups, representing the Good Government. The two groups are connected by the procession of the councilors.

Keywords

Siena, Italy, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy, Style: Byzantine Style, Period: Gothic, Movement: Byzantine, Italian, Frescoes; murals;, Painting

Alt Text

A group of people dressed in medieval clothing standing and looking upwards, with a figure seated on a throne above them. The scene includes detailed patterns and colors typical of historical artwork.

Geographic Location

Siena, Italy; Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-KIF0735

Allegory of Good Government Allegories of Good and Bad Government and the effects of good and bad government

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