The Bankers' Guild commissioned Perugino, the most
famous painter in Umbria, to fresco the walls in 1498. His antique
heroes and Old Testament prophets show a typical humanist theme
of classical and Christian virtues. The reveal a painter at the
height of his powers, ably assisted by the young Raphael. Perugino's
self-portrait on the left wall is painted with disarming frankness.
The carved woodwork is also of the highest quality.
Address
Corso Vannucci 25 (it is attached to Palazzo
dei Priori)
Contact
0039 075 572 8599
Opening times
Mar-Oct, Mon-Sat 9am-12.30pm,2.30-5.30pm,
Sun 9am-12.30pm; Nove-Feb, Tues-Sat 8am-2pm, Sun 9am-12.30pm;
From Dec 20th-Jan 6th museum follows summer timetable
