Allegory of Agriculture

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Who is depicted? Agriculture is personified as a woman, shown with a spade and various legumes and fruits like corn and apples. -- Technical/Specification about the statue A stele is a stone or wooden slab that stands tall, often used in ancient Western culture to commemorate events or honor the dead. The surface of these slabs may feature text, carvings, or other forms of decoration. Stelae were also used as territorial markers and government notices in ancient Greece and Rome. -- More about the artist Agostino di Duccio was a skilled Italian sculptor who lived from 1418 to around 1481. Born in Florence, he worked under the guidance of renowned artists Donatello and Michelozzo. In 1441, Agostino was accused of theft and banished from his hometown. He continued his career, creating notable works like the altar of S. Geminiano for the Cathedral of Modena and the sculptural decorations of the Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini.