Burial of the Holy Wood 1464

"Burial of the Holy Wood" (1464) is a fresco by Piero della Francesca, found in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy. The fresco depicts a group of men carrying a wooden cross, an event that is depicted in many different iterations throughout art history. Piero della Francesca is known for his use of perspective and geometric forms, which give this work a sense of depth and realism. The fresco is a powerful example of Renaissance art, and it continues to be a popular subject of study and admiration.