St. Ludovico
- Artist
- Piero della Francesca
- Date
- c.1460
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Museo Civico di Sansepolcro
"St. Ludovico" by Piero della Francesca, created around 1460, is a remarkable example of Early Renaissance religious painting. The artwork, executed as a fresco, demonstrates Piero’s mastery in rendering serene and solemn figures with geometric clarity. Positioned on a wall surface, "St. Ludovico" reflects the artist’s characteristic blend of spirituality and mathematical precision, highlighting the devotional aspects of its saintly subject. This piece exemplifies the harmony and balance that define Piero della Francesca’s contribution to religious art during the Renaissance period, emphasizing both faith and humanism.
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