“Head of an Angel,” created by Piero della Francesca in 1466, is a fresco located on the wall of the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy. This artwork, part of a series titled “The Legend of the True Cross,” belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and falls within the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts the head of an angel with soft, ethereal features emblematic of the Early Renaissance style. The fresco portrays the angel with a solemn expression, gazing into the distance with contemplative eyes. The background, dark and adorned with subtle details, contrasts with the lighter tones of the angel’s figure, creating depth and bringing focus to the divine subject. Despite the fresco’s age and the wear it has endured, the delicate brushwork and the harmonious balance of color continue to evoke a sense of reverence and tranquility.
