Mar 20 2022 49 mins
In their second episode ever, Mike and Antonella embark on the ambitious task of explaining an entire room full of art. The Sala Dei Nove, AKA the Sala Della Pace (The Room of Peace) in Siena, Italy is literally covered in frescoes from top to bottom. The images date back to the year 1338 and offer an immensely profound message about responsibility, human welfare, peace and how to achieve it. The frescoes are known as The Allegory of Good and Bad Government. 700 years have passed since the artist, Ambrogio Lorenzetti painted the walls of this room but his message rings surprisingly true even today. Antonella helps us understand some of the medieval ideas and metaphors and it becomes very clear just what a treasure this room is for all of humanity.
We encourage everyone to take a look at the The Allegory of Good and Bad Government and reflect on the current state of affairs (and of course, share our podcast with everyone!!!).