Alms
The fresco located in the fourth bay on the left of the pilgrim hall depicts a historical scene in the hospital, highlighting the weekly distribution of bread to the poor, with figures of pilgrims, sick people, and nobles like Sigismund.
The fresco located in the fourth bay on the left of the Pellegrinaio depicts a historical scene in the hospital, highlighting the weekly distribution of bread to the poor. It features figures of pilgrims, sick individuals, and nobles, such as the Emperor Sigismund.
The fresco located in the fourth bay on the left of the Pellegrinaio depicts a historical scene in the hospital, highlighting the weekly distribution of bread to the poor. It features figures of pilgrims, sick individuals, and nobles, such as the Emperor Sigismund.
Alms
The fresco documents an important aspect of hospital history, focusing on the practice of limosina, the charitable function of the hospital. The scene is set inside a church, with various historical and architectural references, such as views of the bishop’s palace and the Cathedral. The fresco highlights specific hospital practices, such as the weekly distribution of bread to the poor and the limosina del pane rotto (the alms of broken bread) given to the needy. Among the figures depicted are pilgrims, mothers with children, and the sick, including a friar distributing bread. The scene also includes noble figures, such as one individual whom some scholars identify as Emperor Sigismund, who is being received with deference by the hospital rector. The fresco portrays not only the daily operations of the hospital, but also the humanity and dignity of its beneficiaries.
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Enlargement of the hospital
The fresco in the third bay of the Pellegrinaio depicts a construction site related to the hospital, with an octagonal building in the background and a portico where workers are engaged in their tasks.
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Agostino Novello gives the habit to the rector
The fresco by Priamo della Quercia located in the Pellegrinaio, in the fourth bay on the right, represents the blessed Agostino Novello presenting the Augustinian habit to the Rector. Among the characters, the emperor John VIII Palaiologos can be recognized.
The fresco by Priamo della Quercia located in the Pellegrinaio, in the fourth bay on the right, represents the blessed Agostino Novello presenting the Augustinian habit to the Rector. Among the characters, the emperor John VIII Palaiologos can be recognized.
The Pope grants an indulgence
The fresco in the fifth bay on the right located in the Pellegrinaio depicts Eugene IV handing a scroll to Carlo d'Agnolino Bartoli. In the background, Oriental and African figures can be seen.
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