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Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460. Creator: Anon
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Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460. Creator: Anon
Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460
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Governance Municipal Night Watchman Paying Payment Salary Siena Tempera On Panel Tuscany Wage Wages Night Watchmen Tempera
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This 15th century painting, titled "Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena," is an anonymous masterpiece that offers a glimpse into the governance and daily life of medieval Italy. The scene unfolds inside the Camera del Comune, the town hall of Siena, where a group of night watchmen have gathered to receive their wages. The men, dressed in various shades of brown and grey, stand before a table laden with coins and rolls of parchment, their faces expressing a mix of anticipation and relief. The night watchman in the foreground, with a stern and determined gaze, holds out his empty leather pouch, ready to be filled. The other figures behind him, some in conversation and others deep in thought, add to the sense of bustling activity and community. The painting is executed in tempera on panel, a technique common during the fifteenth century in both Italy and the Low Countries. This historic artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offers a unique perspective on the occupation of the night watchman and the municipal administration during this period. It is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Europe and the intricacies of medieval governance.
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