The artwork titled “Exaltation of the Cross: Heraclius enters Jerusalem with the Cross” is a fresco created by Piero della Francesca in 1464, as part of the Early Renaissance movement. This large religious painting, measuring 747 x 390 cm, is part of “The Legend of the True Cross” series and is located in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy.
In the artwork, Piero della Francesca portrays the historical and religious event of Emperor Heraclius entering Jerusalem with the True Cross. The fresco captures the solemnity and grandeur of the moment, depicting Heraclius with a retinue of figures, all adorned in period-appropriate attire. The background features trees and castle towers, providing a detailed and atmospheric setting. The arching frame of the fresco includes intricate decorative patterns and motifs, characteristic of the Early Renaissance style, which adds to the overall majesty and significance of the scene.
