The Alms
The fresco located in the fourth bay on the left of the pilgrim hall depicts a historical scene in a hospital, highlighting the weekly distribution of bread to the poor, with figures of pilgrims, the sick and nobles such as Sigismondo.
The fresco located in the fourth bay on the left of the pilgrim hall depicts a historical scene in a hospital, highlighting the weekly distribution of bread to the poor, with figures of pilgrims, the sick and nobles such as Sigismondo.
Alms
The fresco documents an important aspect of hospital history, focusing on the hospital's practice of 'limosina' (almsgiving). The scene is set inside a church, with various historical and architectural references, such as the view of the bishop's palace and the Cathedral. The fresco also highlights specific hospital practices, such as the weekly distribution of bread to the poor and the 'limosina of broken bread' to the needy. Among the depicted figures are pilgrims, mothers with children, and the sick, including a friar who distributes the bread. The scene also includes noble figures, such as a character that some scholars identify as Emperor Sigismund, who is received with deference by the hospital rector. The fresco represents not only the functioning of the hospital, but also the humanity of its beneficiaries. The passage describes a scene depicted in a fresco that documents an important aspect of hospital history, focusing on the hospital's practice of 'limosina' (almsgiving). The scene is set inside a church, with various historical and architectural references, such as the view of the bishop's palace and the Cathedral. The fresco also highlights specific hospital practices, such as the weekly distribution of bread to the poor and the 'limosina of broken bread' to the needy. Among the depicted figures are pilgrims, mothers with children, and the sick, including a friar who distributes the bread. The scene also includes noble figures, such as a character that some scholars identify as Emperor Sigismund, who is received with deference by the hospital rector. The fresco represents not only the functioning of the hospital, but also the humanity of its beneficiaries.
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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.