Jug in archaic maiolica
A medieval archaic majolica jug, bearing the coat of arms of the Opera del Duomo and dating to the second half of the 14th century AD, was found in the refuse pit in the premises of the former oratory of Saints John and Gennaro, during the Cathedral excavations conducted by the University of Siena.
A medieval archaic majolica jug, bearing the coat of arms of the Opera del Duomo and dating to the second half of the 14th century AD, was found in the refuse pit in the premises of the former oratory of Saints John and Gennaro, during the Cathedral excavations conducted by the University of Siena.
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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.