Constantine's Dream c. 1455

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"Constantine's Dream" is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance master Piero della Francesca, painted around 1455. It is part of a series of frescoes that decorate the Basilica of San Francesco in the town of Arezzo, Italy. This series, known as the "Legend of the True Cross," is considered one of Piero della Francesca's masterpieces and a seminal work of Renaissance art.

The fresco of "Constantine's Dream" depicts a significant episode in the legend of the True Cross, the wood of which is said to be from the tree that grew from the remains of the Tree of Knowledge. According to the Golden Legend, the Roman Emperor Constantine I had a dream the night before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD, in which an angel appeared to him and instructed him to mark his soldiers' shields with the Christian symbol (the Chi-Rho). The emperor followed this divine message, leading to his victory and subsequent conversion to Christianity.

Piero della Francesca's rendering of the scene is notable for its use of perspective and light, which creates a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The fresco shows the sleeping Constantine lying in his tent with a group of his soldiers, while an angel appears to him in a dream, pointing to the cross in the sky. The use of chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark, gives depth to the figures and highlights the spiritual nature of the event.

The fresco is admired for its geometric composition and the way in which Piero della Francesca integrates the figures into the architectural space. The artist's knowledge of mathematics and perspective is evident in the harmonious arrangement of the scene, which contributes to the overall sense of calm and order.

"Constantine's Dream" is an essential work for understanding the development of Renaissance art, particularly in its use of perspective and the portrayal of narrative through fresco. It remains a subject of study for art historians and a point of interest for visitors to the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo.

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