Farinata degli Uberti at the Battle of Serchio c. 1839-1842 – a painting that survives in the Galleria d’Arte Moderna in Florence’s Galleria Palatina, was commissioned by Niccolo Puccini for his villa outside Pistoia. Part of a cycle of canvases celebrating the struggles of famous Florentines battling tyranny, this episode from Florentine history illustrates a moment during the 1262 Battle of Serchio when Farinata degli Uberti tries to save Cece Buondelmonte from the unjust attack of Farinata’s own brother Piero Asino.

February 28, 2012 By

Farinata degli Uberti at the Battle of Serchio c. 1839-1842 - a painting that survives in the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Florence's Galleria Palatina, was commissioned by Niccolo Puccini for his villa outside Pistoia. Part of a cycle of canvases celebrating the struggles of famous Florentines battling tyranny, this episode from Florentine history illustrates a moment during the 1262 Battle of Serchio when Farinata degli Uberti tries to save Cece Buondelmonte from the unjust attack of Farinata's own brother Piero Asino.

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