When Ambrogio Lorenzetti painted his Allegory in the 14th century, the Italian city states were going through turbulent political times.

The aim of a reflection on the northern mural of Lorenzetti’s frescoes is precisely to be inspired to recover, seek the necessary virtues for concord and well-being in the political class.

This is what Nadia Delicata, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Theology at the University of Malta will be discussing on Thursday (today) at the third in a series of lectures organised by the Centre for Ignatian Spirituality and Pietre Vive.

These reflective sessions invite participants to explore the themes of common good and good governance through the frescoes found in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena by Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Dr Delicata’s discussion kicks off at 7.30pm at the University Chaplaincy.

The last session on Saturday will see Giulia Privitelli, an art historian and member of the Pietre Vive team, illustrate the artistic elements of the Lorenzetti Frescoes, leading to a spiritual reflection using the 14th century images. That event starts at 9am.