Procession of the Queen of Sheba and Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon
- Artist
- Piero della Francesca
- Date
- 1464
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Basilica of San Francesco
The 'Procession of the Queen of Sheba and Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon' is a remarkable religious painting that brings to life the legend of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon. Originating from the Early Renaissance period, this vivid depiction showcases an elaborate procession, highlighting the Queen's gifting of valuable items to Solomon. This vast historical scene is immortalized in the form of a fresco, a traditional mural painting executed upon freshly laid lime plaster. The artistic rendering reaches across a broad wall, immersing the viewer back into this legendary biblical narrative.
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