Siena Cathedral Piccolomini Library, contains
the illuminated Psalters of the cathedral (1466-1478). The frescoes
around the walls was done by Pituricchio between 1502-1507. Scenes are of life
of Pope Pius II.
Illuminated Psalters
This library was spectacular.
Scenes from life of Pope Pius II.
Pius II canonizes St Catherine- launches Crusade at Ancona
Scenes on the walls of the library
Enea Piccolomini goes to Council of Basle
Enea at Scottish Court - Enea crowned by Emperor Frederick III
This library was spectacular.
Ceiling of the Library
Ceiling of the Library
Ceiling of the Library