The Piazza del Campo in Siena as the arena for the trial of strength between the Condotieri of the Contradas. The backside of this triptych shows the actual horserace, the Palio.

Confrontation on the Piazza del Campo-Siena

Format / Size 200 x 50 cm - front of the triptych
Technique oil on canvas and board
Year 2022
Category Triptych
Style Sand art / Textural art
Status Original / Available
Price 2.500 €

About the artwork / The inspiration

Horse racing on the Piazza del Campo, the main city square in Siena, dates from 1232. Lasting about ninety seconds, the race consists of three turns. Ten contradas ( military organized parts of the city ) participate. The frontside depict the two condottieri struggling for the leading contrada. 

Artistic Techniques & Materials

The triptych shows two periods in the history of confrontation and competition in the historical center of Siena. On the canvas parts and the backside, the original colors of this cultural tradition are used.

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