Trascrizione
In the Hall of Law we find a large twentieth-century fresco. At its centre, the personification of governing Venice sits between two figures representing Justice and Peace.
At Venice’s feet, the lion of Saint Mark, boats, a group of curious pigeons. On the left, a group of Paduan scholars advances.
The relationship with the Republic was advantageous for the University. In particular, the religious freedom that Venice guaranteed allowed the University of Padua to become, in 1500, the largest centre of learning in Europe for non-Catholic students - including many Germans of Lutheran or Calvinist faith, and many Jews.
Going back to the fresco, can you tell which cities are represented? How did you recognize them?