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The figures are rendered with a focus on anatomical clarity and historical costume, reflecting the humanist interests of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding decorative elements include a blue field adorned with golden fleurs-de-lis, a motif associated with the French crown and the Angevin alliance. Above the figures, two circular medallions contain profiles of Roman emperors, further connecting the imagery to classical antiquity. The lower section includes a Latin inscription that identifies the figures and describes their deeds, serving as a didactic element within the civic space. Ghirlandaio uses a balanced, symmetrical arrangement to convey stability and authority. The palette is composed of earthy tones for the figures, contrasted against the deep blue of the background and the metallic sheen of the armour. This fresco demonstrates the artist's ability to integrate narrative painting with architectural framing, a common practice in the decoration of public halls during the Quattrocento. 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