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Cosimo studies the taking of Siena
Giorgio Vasari1563/1565
Palazzo Vecchio Museum
Firenze, Italy
This scene takes place in 1553: the Duke is seated in front of a model and map of Siena, as he studies a way to conquer the city. Around him are his Virtues: on the left are Patience (with an urn) and Vigliance (with candle-light), on the right are Prudence (with a mirror and snake), Fortitude (armed and resting against a column) and Silence (with hand on mouth). Photo: Simone Lampredi
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- Title: Cosimo studies the taking of Siena
- Creator Lifespan: 1511 - 1574
- Creator Nationality: Italian
- Creator Gender: Male
- Creator Death Place: Firenze
- Creator Birth Place: Arezzo
- Date Created: 1563/1565
- painter: Giorgio Vasari
- Theme: historical subject
- Physical Dimensions: w540 x h540 cm (Complete)
- Period: Mannerism
- Original title: Cosimo studia la presa di Siena
- Type: oil painting on wood
- Rights: Comune di Firenze, Comune di Firenze
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