The Piazza, Siena

Bernardino Capitelli

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a festive bull event taking place in a large square surrounded by grand architecture and tall towers. The image shows a bustling scene with a central enclosed arena where a bull is being driven by several figures. Spectators fill the stands, which are drawn to resemble wooden structures. Tall buildings with colonnades and ornate facades line the perimeter of the square. The scene depicts a lively atmosphere with many individuals, including some on horseback. The words inscribed suggest an Italian location.