Ambrogio Lorenzetti was an Italian painter who painted actively between 1317 and 1348.1 His artwork was strongly influenced by that of the Byzantine period who famously painted in the Gothic style. Lorenzetti is highly regarded for the fact that his works are very original, which was rare during his period of activity due to the influence that patrons had on art in that period. It is known that Lorenzetti, along with some others of his time, engaged in artistic pursuits such as experimenting with perspectives and studying classical antiquity. One of his most famous pieces is known by two names; The first is War and Peace2, the second is The allegory of good government over the city and the countryside. The fresco cycle was painted around 1338-13393. They are located in the council hall (Sala Dei Nove) of the town hall (Palazoo Pubblico) in Siena, Italy.4 The work was commissioned by the City Council. It is known for being a secular piece, which was rare at that time as 14th century art was known for its religious content. The republic or...