The artwork, titled “Ideal City” and attributed to Piero della Francesca, dates approximately to the year 1470. It is part of the Early Renaissance art movement and falls within the cityscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 60 by 200 centimeters, and it is currently housed in the National Gallery of the Marches located in the Palazzo Ducale di Urbino, Urbino, Italy.
The artwork portrays an orderly and symmetrical cityscape that emphasizes the principles of perspective, balance, and proportion, which were highly valued during the Early Renaissance period. The central feature of the composition is a grand cylindrical building that draws the viewer’s attention with its imposing classical architecture. Surrounding this structure are harmonious and meticulously designed buildings, all reflecting the Renaissance ideals of symmetry and geometry. The paved plaza that leads to the focal point further accentuates the depth and orderliness, creating an overall impression of an ideal, utopian urban environment. The use of light and shadow, as well as the careful rendering of architectural details, highlights the technical prowess characteristic of Piero della Francesca’s work.
