Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries. Frescos in Palazzo Schifanoia (detail) 1470

This fresco, "Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries", is a detail from a larger cycle depicting the months of the year. Painted by Francesco del Cossa in the 1470s, it showcases the artist's mastery of perspective and detail, typical of the Early Renaissance. The upper scene portrays the triumph of Minerva, goddess of wisdom, with her chariot drawn by white horses, representing the start of spring. Below, the zodiac sign Aries, ruled by Mars, embodies the month's vigor and assertiveness. This fresco is a prime example of the humanist themes and allegorical imagery prevalent in Italian Renaissance art.