The artwork, entitled “Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail)” and created by Piero della Francesca between 1452 and 1466, exemplifies the Early Renaissance art movement through its medium of fresco on a wall. This religious painting forms a part of the series “The Legend of the True Cross” and is housed in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy.
In the artwork, a central figure, identified as the Queen of Sheba, is depicted in a procession accompanied by several attendants. The figures are rendered in an elegant and serene manner, characteristic of Piero della Francesca’s style. The attendants and the Queen wear garments typical of the period, rendered with smooth, delicate lines and subdued yet rich colors. The background features a detailed landscape with trees and rolling hills, emphasizing the setting’s natural beauty and providing a serene and contemplative backdrop to the procession. The composition, balanced and harmonious, draws the viewer into the historical and religious narrative with its refined attention to detail and profound sense of solemnity.
