The artwork, titled “St. Sigismund and Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta,” was created by the esteemed artist Piero della Francesca in 1451. This fresco, measuring 257 by 345 cm, exemplifies the Early Renaissance art movement and is a religious painting. It currently resides in the Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini, Italy.
The fresco depicts a solemn scene with St. Sigismund, a regal figure seated on the left. He is garbed in elaborate robes, holding a scepter, his visage that of wisdom and divinity. Kneeling before him, in humbled reverence, is Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, identifiable by his distinctive Renaissance attire. Accompanying Malatesta are two hounds lying down on the right, reinforcing the portrayal of his noble status. The backdrop is a grand, intricately designed interior, adorned with a richly embroidered drapery and ornate architectural elements. The composition exudes a serene and solemn atmosphere, highlighting the piety and reverence of the kneeling nobleman towards the saintly figure.
