Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail)
- Artist
- Piero della Francesca
- Date
- 1452 - 1466
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Basilica of San Francesco
The 'Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail)' is an exemplary work of the Early renaissance period. Rendered in the fresco medium commonly used during this era, the painting can be seen vividly depicted on a wall. The artwork illustrates the biblical figure, the Queen of Sheba, bearing abundant gifts for King Solomon. This religious painting is a significant part of the cycles of legends surrounding these biblical characters, recounting their story which has been magnified in Abrahamic religions such as Judaism, Ethiopian Christianity, and Islam. It depicts the cultural richness and the vibrant storytelling that characterizes early Renaissance paintings.
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