Effects of Good Government in the Countryside 1339

"Effects of Good Government in the Countryside" is a fresco by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, painted in 1339. This large-scale artwork depicts a bustling and prosperous countryside, showcasing the positive impact of good governance. The fresco features detailed depictions of agriculture, trade, and community life, all thriving under a well-managed regime. It's considered a cornerstone of early Renaissance art, blending elements of realism and allegory to convey the importance of civic virtue and its tangible benefits to society. The work also exemplifies the growing focus on human experience and earthly concerns in 14th-century Italian art.