Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries. Frescos in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail)
c. 1469-1470 Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara
About this artwork
This artwork is a detail from the renowned fresco cycle in the Palazzo Schifanoia, depicting various laborers engaged in agricultural tasks like tending to grapevines, alongside a scene of hunting with dogs and hares, set against a backdrop of rural buildings.
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The Palazzo Schifanoia frescos are a remarkable example of Renaissance court art, commissioned by Duke Borso d'Este. They combine astrological and mythological themes with detailed scenes of daily life, offering a unique visual encyclopedia of 15th-century Ferrara. This particular panel, part of the 'Month of March' allegory, seamlessly blends the industrious work of vineyard laborers with the lively pursuit of the hunt, showcasing the seasonal activities integral to the duke's domain.
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Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries. Frescos in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail)
Francesco del Cossa, c. 1469-1470
