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

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

1338-39

Abstract

Ambrogio Lorenzetti frescoed the side walls of the Council Room (Sala dei Nove) of the City Hall (Palazzo Pubblico) of Siena. The subject of the frescoes are the Good and Bad Government and their effects on the lives .The Allegory of the Bad Goverment is situated on the wall opposite to Allegory of Good Government. At the centre of the dais sits Tyrannia, with the appearence of a demon, with horns and fangs. The figure of Tyranny has flowing woman's hair, a cloak with gold embroidery and precious stones, a gold cup in her hand and a goat, the traditional symbol of lust, at her feet. Below is the vanquised Justitia: the scales are broken and scattered around her on the ground. Around Tyranny's throne are gathered the Vices.

Keywords

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

Alt Text

A detailed fresco depicting various figures, some in robes and others in dynamic poses, set against a backdrop of architectural elements and celestial beings. The scene includes a mix of human figures and symbolic representations.

Geographic Location

Siena, Italy; Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy

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Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-KIF0747

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

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