The marriage of the maidens
The "marrying-off of the maidens" is located in the fourth bay of the Pellegrinaio. This bay depicts a significant scene that illustrates one of the hospital's charitable functions, related to the marriage of poor young women, a practice that fell within the welfare and social support activities of the medieval hospital.
The "marrying-off of the maidens" is located in the fourth bay of the Pellegrinaio. This bay depicts a significant scene that illustrates one of the hospital's charitable functions, related to the marriage of poor young women, a practice that fell within the welfare and social support activities of the medieval hospital.
Marrying off the maidens
The fresco described depicts life inside a hospital, in particular the section that cared for children and women. The scene is symbolically divided by a basin and by arches that separate two spaces: on the left, a courtyard showing the activity of wet nurses, women, nuns, and attendants, engaged in various tasks related to the care of children, while a teacher leads some students, including a little girl. The scene also includes biblical references and shows everyday activities such as washing the children and education. On the right, in a chapel a wedding is celebrated; the rector, acting as witness, holds the bride's dowry. The conclusion of the rite is accompanied by the music of young women. In general, the fresco illustrates the organization of the hospital and the statutory rules that governed its activities. With echoes of the sermons of Saint Bernardino.
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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.
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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.