Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes (right view) c. 1460

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"Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes (right view)" is a fresco attributed to the Italian Renaissance master Piero della Francesca, created around 1460. This artwork is part of a series of frescoes that once adorned the walls of the Basilica of San Francesco in the Tuscan town of Arezzo, Italy. The frescoes illustrate the story of the True Cross, which, according to Christian legend, was the cross upon which Jesus was crucified. The narrative cycle is based on the Golden Legend, a collection of hagiographies by the 13th-century Archbishop of Genoa, Jacobus de Voragine.

The "Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes" depicts a pivotal moment in the history of the True Cross. It portrays the confrontation between the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius and the Sassanian King Chosroes II. According to the legend, after the Persian conquest of Jerusalem in 614, Chosroes took the True Cross as a trophy. The fresco captures the subsequent battle where Heraclius defeats Chosroes, leading to the recovery and return of the True Cross to Jerusalem.

Piero della Francesca is renowned for his mastery of perspective and light, which is evident in this fresco. The right view of the battle scene is characterized by a dramatic use of foreshortening and meticulous attention to the details of the armor and the expressions of the soldiers. The composition is marked by a calm and ordered arrangement of figures, which is typical of Piero's style, and contrasts with the violent subject matter of the scene.

The fresco is celebrated for its historical significance as well as its artistic merit. It reflects the humanist interests of the Renaissance in classical antiquity and the revival of ancient techniques in art. As part of the larger fresco cycle, "The Legend of the True Cross," it contributes to one of the most comprehensive and celebrated narrative fresco cycles of the 15th century. The entire series is considered one of Piero della Francesca's masterpieces and a seminal work of the early Renaissance, showcasing the artist's innovative approach to composition, perspective, and color.

Today, the fresco remains in situ in the Basilica of San Francesco, where it continues to be an object of study and admiration for both art historians and the general public. Its preservation and interpretation are crucial for understanding the cultural and artistic context of the Renaissance period.

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