Discovery and Proof of the True Cross c. 1460

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''Discovery and Proof of the True Cross'' is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance master Piero della Francesca, painted around 1460 as part of the larger fresco cycle ''The Legend of the True Cross'' in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy. This cycle is considered one of Piero's masterworks and a seminal example of early Renaissance art, showcasing his mastery of perspective, light, and color to create a narrative that is both spiritually profound and visually arresting.

The ''Discovery and Proof of the True Cross'' occupies a significant place within the cycle, depicting two interrelated events from the Golden Legend concerning the True Cross, the cross upon which Jesus was crucified. According to the legend, Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, went to Jerusalem to search for the True Cross. In Piero's fresco, the discovery of the cross is shown on the left, where workmen, guided by Helena, unearth three crosses. To determine which is the True Cross, a miracle is performed, depicted on the right side of the fresco: a dead youth is restored to life upon contact with the True Cross, proving its authenticity.

Piero della Francesca's work is renowned for its geometrically precise composition and the calm, solemn figures that inhabit the scene. The fresco is a testament to his skill in using linear perspective, a relatively new technique at the time, to create a convincing three-dimensional space. The architecture and the positioning of the figures within the fresco guide the viewer's eye and emphasize the narrative's key moments. The use of light and shadow, as well as the careful attention to the details of the figures' expressions and the naturalism of their poses, contribute to the fresco's enduring impact.

The ''Discovery and Proof of the True Cross'' is not only a significant religious artwork but also an important cultural artifact that reflects the values and artistic innovations of the early Renaissance. It continues to be studied for its artistic techniques and its role in the development of narrative painting in Western art. As part of the larger fresco cycle, it has been the subject of extensive conservation efforts to preserve its beauty and historical value for future generations.

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