Sigismondo Malatesta

Sigismondo Malatesta is a distinguished portrait by Piero della Francesca, a significant figure of the Early Renaissance. The painting vividly portrays its serene humanism through the use of geometric forms and perspective. The work is noted for its insightful use of oil and tempera on a panel, following the artistic techniques of the era. Besides this, Piero della Francesca is also renowned for the frescoes of 'The History of the True Cross' in the San Francesco Basilica, embodying his mathematic and geometric sensibilities in art.