The artwork “Procession of the Queen of Sheba and Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon” was created by Piero della Francesca in 1464. This magnificent fresco, which measures 336 x 747 cm, belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. It is part of the series “The Legend of the True Cross” and is currently housed in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy.
The artwork depicts two significant scenes in one frame. On the left, the grand procession of the Queen of Sheba is portrayed, featuring a group of elegantly dressed figures moving through a verdant landscape punctuated by two lush trees. The queen, donned in regal attire, is accompanied by her attendants and horses, exemplifying the pomp and circumstance of her journey. On the right, within the detailed interior of a classical architectural setting, is the subsequent meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon. The two are surrounded by courtiers and attendants, engaging in what appears to be a momentous exchange. The fresco captures the solemnity, grandeur, and intricate social hierarchies of the historical and biblical narrative through Piero della Francesca’s masterful use of perspective, composition, and color.
