Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Time Period
1338-39
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Siena, Italy, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy, Style: Byzantine Style, Period: Gothic, Movement: Byzantine, Frescoes; murals, frescoes (paintings) --, frescoes (paintings) --
Alt Text
A figure with horns and a robe holds a bowl, standing on a red cloth with a dog at their feet. The background features architectural elements and other figures.
Geographic Location
Siena, Italy; Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy
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Media Type
Pictures
Identifier
A01-KIF0748
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Allegory of Bad Government (detail) Allegories of Good and Bad Government and the effects of good and bad government" (2022). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 1598.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/1598
