The image depicts the interior courtyard of the Palazzo della Carovana, which houses the Scuola Normale Superiore, located in Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa, Italy

The image depicts the interior courtyard of the Palazzo della Carovana, which houses the Scuola Normale Superiore, located in Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa, Italy. The scene is an open-air, rectangular architectural courtyard paved with dark grey, rectangular interlocking tiles. A clear, bright blue sky occupies the upper portion of the frame. The courtyard is enclosed by multi-story buildings, predominantly a warm, light orange/peach color. The ground floor features a continuous arcade composed of rounded arches supported by white marble columns with Corinthian capitals. These arches are framed by white decorative molding. Within the shaded arcade, several dark wooden doors and a potted, small tree with green foliage are visible. The upper stories of the buildings feature regularly spaced rectangular windows with white frames, many fitted with light grey louvered shutters, some partially open. White architectural molding, including cornices and pilasters, defines the separation between floors and adorns the windows. On the right wing of the building, a white clock tower rises above the roofline. It features a circular clock face with Roman numerals, topped by a small belfry containing a bell. In the foreground, slightly right of center, stands a large, light-colored stone statue on an ornate, multi-tiered pedestal. The statue depicts a bearded male figure, identified as Cosimo I de' Medici, wearing a crown or headpiece, classical drapery, and armor, with a staff or scepter in his left hand. The pedestal features sculptural details, including a lion's head motif. The scene is illuminated by strong, directional sunlight, casting distinct shadows on parts of the buildings and the statue, indicating a clear day. No individuals are present in the courtyard.