Room 6 - Aristotle's Hall

Upon entering, one is left breathless by the richness of the wall paintings, adorned with allegories dear to the public and secular sphere. Dominating the scene among the four cardinal virtues is the great Greek philosopher Aristotle. The decoration also features extensive biblical scenes and the depiction of an Eastern-origin story, the Parable of Barlaam and Josaphat. In two display cases, several splendid examples of archaic majolica, discovered in recent archaeological excavations in Asciano, are preserved.