Head Of An Angel

'Head of an Angel' is a fragment from an Early Renaissance fresco painted by Piero della Francesca as part of 'The Flagellation of Christ' composition. This profound work, housed in the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Italy, is often referred to as "the greatest small painting in the world." This religious painting, peculiarly complex and unusual in its iconography, is depicted on a wall and presents an enigmatic narrative, which has prompted various interpretations throughout the centuries. The 'Head of an Angel' plays a significant role within this sublime and intriguing painting.