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

"Allegory of March – Triumph of Minerva and Sign of Aries" is a fresco detail by Francesco del Cossa, dating back to 1470. This piece is one of a series of frescoes that adorn the walls of the Palazzo Schifanoia in Ferrara, Italy. The fresco depicts a scene from the month of March, where the goddess Minerva, representing wisdom and war, rides a chariot pulled by horses. The scene is filled with symbolism, including the sign of Aries, which signifies the beginning of spring and the rebirth of nature. Francesco del Cossa was a prominent artist of the early Renaissance and his works are known for their meticulous detail and masterful use of perspective.