The Madonna of Mercy

"The Madonna of Mercy" is a centerpiece within the Polyptych of the Misericordia, an early piece attributed to Piero della Francesca, renowned painter of the Early Renaissance. This religious work is hosted in Sansepolcro’s Museo Civico in Tuscany, Italy. As a quintessential example of a religious painting, the image showcases the Virigin of Mercy, also known as Madonna della Misericordia, as its focal point. Executed on a panel, Francesca employs tempera to communicate religious sentiments, a hallmark of his work.