The artwork, titled “Portraits Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza,” was created by Piero della Francesca in 1465. It is an Early Renaissance piece rendered in tempera on panel, measuring 66 x 47 cm, and currently resides in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The artwork features a detailed depiction of two individuals, set against expansive, gently rolling landscapes. The portraits are executed in profile view, capturing the sitter’s distinct facial features and attire with meticulous precision. One figure, adorned in elaborate headwear and intricate clothing, is juxtaposed against the other, who is garbed in opulent, red garb. The serene and meticulously painted background reflects the artist’s mastery of perspective and naturalism, hallmarks of the Early Renaissance art movement. The overall composition exudes a sense of stateliness and nobility befitting the sitters’ distinguished status.
