Cooking pot
Olla da fuoco, dagli scavi del Duomo
This olla dates back to the 11th–12th century AD and was found in the excavations of the Duomo area. An olla is a culinary container vessel, sometimes used, as in this case, for cooking food. The action of the heat released by the fire changes the color of the vessel, giving it a characteristic black. In the 11th–12th century the city of Siena experienced a period of demographic, economic and political prosperity, due mainly to the movements along the Via Francigena. The cathedral complex was transformed, becoming enriched with religious, administrative and representative buildings; the Duomo was enlarged and on the other side of the hill what is now the Santa Maria della Scala Hospital was built.
This olla dates back to the 11th–12th century AD and was found in the excavations of the Duomo area. An olla is a culinary container vessel, sometimes used, as in this case, for cooking food. The action of the heat released by the fire changes the color of the vessel, giving it a characteristic black. In the 11th–12th century the city of Siena experienced a period of demographic, economic and political prosperity, due mainly to the movements along the Via Francigena. The cathedral complex was transformed, becoming enriched with religious, administrative and representative buildings; the Duomo was enlarged and on the other side of the hill what is now the Santa Maria della Scala Hospital was built.
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The story of Sorore
The fresco in the Pellegrinaio hall, depicting the Story of Sorore, now hangs on the left above the side door that leads to the aisles of Sant'Ansano and San Galgano.
The fresco in the Pellegrinaio hall, depicting the Story of Sorore, now hangs on the left above the side door that leads to the aisles of Sant'Ansano and San Galgano.
The growth of walls
The fresco in the third bay of the pilgrims' hall shows a construction site associated with the hospital, with an octagonal building in the background and a portico where some workers are engaged in the work.
The fresco in the third bay of the pilgrims' hall shows a construction site associated with the hospital, with an octagonal building in the background and a portico where some workers are engaged in the work.
Agostino Novello hands the robe to the rector
The fresco by Priamo della Quercia located in the Pellegrinaio hall, in the fourth bay on the right, depicts the Blessed Agostino Novello presenting the Augustinian habit to the Rector. Among the figures, the emperor John VIII Palaiologos can be recognized.
The fresco by Priamo della Quercia located in the Pellegrinaio hall, in the fourth bay on the right, depicts the Blessed Agostino Novello presenting the Augustinian habit to the Rector. Among the figures, the emperor John VIII Palaiologos can be recognized.
The Pope grants the indulgence
The fresco in the fifth bay on the right, located in the Pellegrinaio hall, depicts Eugene IV handing a parchment to Carlo d'Agnolino Bartoli. In the background, Eastern and African figures can be seen.
The fresco in the fifth bay on the right, located in the Pellegrinaio hall, depicts Eugene IV handing a parchment to Carlo d'Agnolino Bartoli. In the background, Eastern and African figures can be seen.