Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

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

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Unknown

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

1338-39

Abstract

The vanquised Justitia: the scales are broken and scattered around her on the ground. The grim and threatening presence of a diabolical tyrant is a symbol of

Keywords

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

Alt Text

A woman holding a spear with a crowned figure on it, surrounded by several men in medieval attire. The background features intricate patterns and designs.

Geographic Location

Siena, Italy; Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy

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Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-KIF0736

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

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