Death of Adam

The 'Death of Adam' is a segment from the remarkable series titled 'The Legend of the True Cross', painted in Fresco by Piero della Francesca. Located on the wall of the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, it is a vital representation of early Early renaissance artistry. As one of Francesca's highly praised works, this religious painting encapsulates the passing of Adam, the first man according to biblical heritage, with delicate visual narrative that proves testament to the artist's adeptness in storytelling through art.