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Tax Collector with Taxpayer, 1340 (oil on wood)
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Tax Collector with Taxpayer, 1340 (oil on wood)
885880 Tax Collector with Taxpayer, 1340 (oil on wood) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (fl.1313-d.1348) (circle of); 25x41 cm; Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: This Biccherna (Sienese financial office) panel 15 was one of the painted wooden covers for official account books and shows Camarlingo (treasurer or chamberlain) Don Matteo at the Biccherna office in the Sienese Palazzo Pubblico, the coats of arms are those of the officers for the period covered
); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22742100
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Accounting Accounts Biccherna Civic Cover Documents Escutcheon Expenditure Finance Financial Fiscal Heraldic Heraldry Official Painted Panel Paying Payment Revenue Siena State Tablet Tax Collector Taxes Treasurer Treasury Comune
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This print showcases the artwork "Tax Collector with Taxpayer, 1340" by Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Painted on wood and measuring 25x41 cm, this oil painting is currently housed in the Archivio di Stato in Siena, Italy. The image depicts a significant moment within the Biccherna office of Siena's Palazzo Pubblico. The panel serves as a cover for official account books and features Camarlingo Don Matteo, the treasurer or chamberlain, conducting his duties alongside a taxpayer. The coats of arms displayed are representative of the officers during that particular period. With its intricate details and heraldic elements, this medieval masterpiece offers insight into fiscal practices and financial administration during that era. It provides a glimpse into the meticulous accounting processes employed by Italian authorities at the time. The painting exudes an air of authority and importance as it captures a crucial interaction between tax collector and taxpayer. It symbolizes both government control over finances and citizens' obligations to contribute to their state's revenue. Lorenzetti's skillful use of color and composition adds depth to this gothic-style piece while highlighting its historical significance. Through this artwork, viewers can appreciate not only the artistic prowess but also gain insights into Italy's financial landscape during medieval times.
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