Madonna del Parto

Piero della Francesca's 'Madonna del Parto' is an iconic example of Early Renaissance religious artwork. This piece, painted as a fresco on a wall, depicts a serene and pregnant Madonna, surrounded by angels. As seen in this masterpiece, Piero's unique style combined a serene humanism with geometric forms and perspective. His skillful artistry significantly influenced later painters and leaves us with powerful works that still echo the spirit of the Early Renaissance. He is most famed for his fresco cycle 'The History of the True Cross' in San Francesco's Basilica in Arezzo.