<P> Several theories have been proposed as to why this specific subject--not a very common theme in art history--was chosen . One suggestion sees the painting as a justification for the so - called catasto of 1427; a new form of income tax . This is not a very likely explanation, however, as Brancacci would stand to lose from the new taxation, and would probably rather have been among its opponents . A more probable explanation links the painting to Pope Martin V's 1423 agreement that the Florentine church be subjected to state tax . The money found in the fish's mouth can also be seen as an expression of how Florence's wealth came from the sea . Felice Brancacci, a silk merchant involved in Mediterranean trade, was also a member of the city's Board of Maritime Consuls . </P> <P> Central to an understanding of the painting, as well as the entire series, is the relationship the Brancaccis and the city of Florence had with the papacy in Rome . Florence was at the time at war with Milan, and needed the support of the Pope . The Brancacci frescos must therefore be seen in the context of a pro-papal policy, and as an attempt to legitimise the Roman see through its association with Saint Peter--the first bishop of Rome, and first pope . </P> <Table> External video <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Masaccio's The Tribute Money in the Brancacci Chapel, Smarthistory </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> The Tribute Money </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Masaccio's The Tribute Money in the Brancacci Chapel, Smarthistory </Td> </Tr>

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