Burial of the Wood c. 1455

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The "Burial of the Wood" is a significant panel painting created around 1455 by the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca. This work is part of the larger polyptych known as the "Polyptych of the Misericordia," commissioned by the Confraternity of the Misericordia in Borgo San Sepolcro, now known as Sansepolcro, Tuscany. Piero della Francesca, celebrated for his mastery of perspective and geometric composition, imbues this painting with his characteristic clarity and serene, almost mathematical precision.

The "Burial of the Wood" depicts a scene from the legend of the True Cross, a popular narrative in Christian iconography that recounts the history of the wood used to make the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. This particular scene illustrates the burial of the sacred wood, an event that precedes its rediscovery and subsequent use in the Crucifixion. Piero's treatment of the subject is marked by his meticulous attention to detail and his innovative use of light and shadow to create depth and volume.

In the painting, Piero employs a balanced composition, with figures arranged in a harmonious and orderly manner. The artist's use of perspective is evident in the carefully constructed architectural elements and the spatial arrangement of the figures, which guide the viewer's eye through the narrative. The figures themselves are rendered with a sense of dignity and calm, their expressions and gestures conveying a contemplative solemnity appropriate to the sacred subject matter.

Piero della Francesca's "Burial of the Wood" is notable not only for its artistic excellence but also for its contribution to the development of Renaissance art. The painting exemplifies Piero's pioneering approach to perspective and his ability to blend the spiritual and the mathematical, creating works that are both intellectually rigorous and visually compelling. Today, the "Polyptych of the Misericordia," including the "Burial of the Wood," is housed in the Museo Civico di Sansepolcro, where it continues to be admired for its historical and artistic significance.

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