The Art and Government Service of Francesco di Bartolomeo Alfei (c. 1421 - c. 1495): Visual Propaganda and Undercover Agency for the Republic of Siena

Preface Structure Of The Book Illustrations Introduction Part One -- Art And Diplomacy Chapter One: The Politics Of Journeyman Painting Chapter Two: The Diplomat Leonardo Benvoglienti And His Friend, The Painter Francesco Di Bartolomeo Alfei Part Two -- Francesco Di Bartolomeo Alfei: Conflicting Career Options Chapter One: Workshop Training And Neighbourhood Networking Chapter Two: Military Action In Defence Of Siena's Southern Territories Part Three -- Giovanni Di Paolo, Sano Di Pietro And Francesco Di Bartolomeo Alfei And The 'chompangnia E Fraternita Di San Franciescho Posta Nel Chonvento Di San Franciescho' Chapter One: The Fraternity Chapter Two: A New Altarpiece Chapter Three: Fresco Work In The Company Chapel Part Four -- Francesco Di Bartolomeo Alfei, 'trusted Servant' Inside And Outside The Walls Of Siena Chapter One: Arbitrator And Scribe For The Trecerchi Chapter Two: Martinozzi Patronage Chapter Three: Government Sponsored Work Inside Siena And Official Postings In Montalcino, The Val Di Chiana And Vergelle Part Five -- The Ponte D'arbia Project -- Preserving The 'honour' Of Siena Conclusion Anabel Thomas. Electronic Reproduction. Baltimore, Md Available Via World Wide Web.