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Chief Financial Officer and Scribe at their desk in the Biccherna (revenue office
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Chief Financial Officer and Scribe at their desk in the Biccherna (revenue office
ALG365041 Chief Financial Officer and Scribe at their desk in the Biccherna (revenue office) (tempera on panel) by Paolo di Giovanni Fei (fl.1372-1411); Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Camerlengo (chief financial officer) and clerk; often monks from the Cistercian Abbey of San Galgano; heraldic arms of the Provveditori (leading Sienese citizens and overseers of finance in the city); painted wooden panel traditionally used to bind the ledgers of the accounts; ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23384478
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Accountancy Accounts Finance Fiscal Knife Quill Quill Pen Scissors
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This print captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing the Chief Financial Officer and Scribe diligently at work in the Biccherna, the revenue office of Siena, Italy. Painted by Paolo di Giovanni Fei during his active years between 1372 and 1411, this tempera on panel artwork is now preserved in the Archivio di Stato. In this scene, we witness two figures engrossed in their financial duties. The Camerlengo or chief financial officer sits attentively behind a wooden desk adorned with various tools of their trade. A quill pen poised delicately above an open ledger signifies meticulous record-keeping while a pair of scissors suggests precision in fiscal matters. The scribe beside them assists with clerical tasks as they both navigate through stacks of documents. The heraldic arms displayed prominently on the panel represent the Provveditori – esteemed citizens entrusted with overseeing finance within Siena. These leading figures ensured transparency and accountability in managing city finances. Traditionally used to bind ledgers containing vital accounts information, this painted wooden panel serves as a testament to historical accounting practices. It also sheds light on how monks from San Galgano Abbey played crucial roles within these administrative offices. Paolo di Giovanni Fei's masterpiece offers us a glimpse into not only intricate financial operations but also highlights artistry intertwined with practicality. This image beautifully encapsulates an era where finance met creativity amidst ornate surroundings and dedicated individuals striving for fiscal excellence.
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