Polyptych of St. Anthony
- Artist
- Piero della Francesca
- Date
- 1469
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery of Umbria (Palazzo dei Priori)
The 'Polyptych of St. Anthony' is an esteemed work by Piero della Francesca, a respected mathematician, geometer, and one of the most influential painters of the Early Renaissance. Renowned for his ability to delicately intertwine serene humanism with geometric precision, Francesca utilises this skill remarkably in the aforementioned work. The 'Polyptych of St. Anthony' is a religious painting, and its tranquility combined with bold use of perspective emphasizes Francesca's ability to articulate profound reverence while capturing what is fundamentally human. This blend is characteristic of his style, which earned him lasting fame, particularly for the frescoe cycle 'The History of the True Cross'.
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