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The figures are rendered with a sense of physical presence, a departure from the flatter, more symbolic representations common in the preceding Byzantine tradition. The artist uses muted earth tones, characteristic of the fresco technique, to define the robes of the friars and the vestments of the bishops. The crowd is depicted as a dense mass of individuals, each with distinct facial features and expressions, which contributes to the narrative realism of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural setting provides a sense of depth, although the perspective remains somewhat simplified compared to later Renaissance developments. The light source appears consistent, casting soft shadows that model the forms of the figures and the structure of the platform. This work demonstrates the shift towards humanism in Italian art, where religious subjects are presented with a focus on human emotion and physical interaction. The scene captures a moment of institutional gravity, balanced by the varied reactions of the observers. 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