PISANO, Giovanni
(b. ca. 1250, Pisa, d. 1314, Pisa)

Fontana Maggiore: Liberal Arts

1278
Bronze and marble
Piazza 4 Novembre, Perugia

The lowest basin is a 25-sided polygon with 3 twisted columns at the corners. Each side bears two reliefs, representing the Labours of the Months, the Liberal Arts, fables, Romulus and Remus (originals Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia), heraldic beasts, and Old Testament scenes.

The picture shows two of the Seven Liberal arts: Geometry and Music.