Based on the printed text. The squares at the top are indeed “orti=gardens.” The lower part (much less clear) could be "fosse zoè la garza" “moat, that is, the Garza (torrent).” (la Garza li core in loco di fosse da una banda)

I understand that the drawing is about the Castello.

The Garza used to flow along the Via San Faustino and next to the main squares, which were once centers of industrial and commerical activity by the river. The 1184-6 wall was built along the Via delle Battaglie to protect this area. The Garza later functioned as a moat of the Cittadella Nuova. You can see it clearly on this map from 1470, originially in the Ms. H.V.5, or Book of Privileges, now preserved separately. 

The internal walls were demolished by the Venetians in the early 16th century. The Garza was diverted at the same time, and the squares were built soon afterward.

Hi Pierre, 

In one of the sources you provided in the zodiac collection thread (thanks by the way!), there are some swallowtail merlons visible in one of the damaged parts of the fresco. 

Palazzo Schifanoia - Salone dei Mesi
Created by Borso d'Este
Italy, Ferrara 
1468-1470AD
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Apologies if you already added it, I didn't see it on the map 

I know, but our cut-off date in 1450. Renaissance art, which became widespread after that date, is quite unlike Gothic art, even in its late forms. Compare these frescoes with the Cycle of the Months at Buonconsiglio, which was close to the peak of Internatonal Gothic art.

(14-08-2026, 10:28 AM)Pierre Dumont Himself Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.I know, but our cut-off date in 1450. Renaissance art, which became widespread after that date, is quite unlike Gothic art, even in its late forms. Compare these frescoes with the Cycle of the Months at Buonconsiglio, which was close to the peak of Internatonal Gothic art.

Oops, I forgot about the date cutoff. Sorry!