A historic city in Tuscany, Italy, famous for its medieval architecture, art, and the Palio horse race. Also refers to a brownish-yellow earth pigment originally from this region.
From Latin 'Sena,' possibly derived from the Etruscan family name 'Senius' or from Celtic roots meaning 'old.' The city's name became associated with the distinctive earth pigment found in the region.
The distinctive burnt sienna and raw sienna pigments used by Renaissance masters actually come from iron-rich clay found near Siena, giving the city an unexpected connection to art history far beyond its borders.
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