The artwork titled “Constantine’s Victory over Maxentius (detail)” was created by the artist Piero della Francesca between 1452 and 1466. This fresco, a wall painting, belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and is a religious painting. It is part of the artwork series “The Legend of the True Cross” and is located in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy.
The artwork depicts an intricate scene reflecting the historical victory of Constantine over Maxentius. Central to the composition is a figure, likely Constantine, holding a cross aloft in a gesture of triumph and divine endorsement. The fresco demonstrates the detailed rendering of armor and horses, characteristic of Piero della Francesca’s attention to realism and mastery of perspective. The partially preserved painted surface hints at the grandeur and historical depth intended by the artist, with the sky painted in serene tones suggestive of divine favor and destiny.
