Hospital ledger
Fragments of the Hospital's account book
Fragment of the account book, dating back to the 14th century AD, found in the San Galgano ward during the excavations of Santa Maria della Scala conducted by the University of Siena. In the 14th century the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala had become a fully functioning reception and assistance center, equipped with services and spaces intended not only for the needy, but also for the administrative officials and the public officeholders residing there, whether permanently or not. The entire administration of the Hospital was headed by the chamberlain, a figure in office since the 12th century, who was responsible for managing all movements of money and for overseeing the officials in charge of running the hospital's various areas. The chamberlain and the scribe kept the money and compiled the accounting books in the “camera del camerlengo” located on the “piano nobile”, that is, on the Piazza del Duomo floor.
Fragment of the account book, dating back to the 14th century AD, found in the San Galgano ward during the excavations of Santa Maria della Scala conducted by the University of Siena. In the 14th century the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala had become a fully functioning reception and assistance center, equipped with services and spaces intended not only for the needy, but also for the administrative officials and the public officeholders residing there, whether permanently or not. The entire administration of the Hospital was headed by the chamberlain, a figure in office since the 12th century, who was responsible for managing all movements of money and for overseeing the officials in charge of running the hospital's various areas. The chamberlain and the scribe kept the money and compiled the accounting books in the “camera del camerlengo” located on the “piano nobile”, that is, on the Piazza del Duomo floor.
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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.