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Storming of Monteriggioni
Giorgio Vasari1563/1565
Palazzo Vecchio Museum
Firenze, Italy
The painting shows an episode of the war against Siena, focusing on the preparation phase before the assault on Monteriggioni. Indeed, it is possible to see oxen carrying cannons, the bombardiers and the rest of the army. Monteriggioni, with its typical outline, stands out in the background. Photo: Simone Lampredi
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Details
- Title: Storming of Monteriggioni
- 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
- Second artist name: Jan Van der Straet (known as Giovanni Stradano)
- Second artist death place: Firenze
- Second artist death date: 1605
- Second artist birth place: Bruges
- Second artist birth date: 1523
- Physical Dimensions: w250 x h540 cm (Complete)
- Period: Mannerism
- Original title: Presa di Monteriggioni
- Type: oil painting on wood
- Rights: Comune di Firenze, Comune di Firenze
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