Stories of the Holy Cross 1492

"Stories of the Holy Cross" is a fresco by Antoniazzo Romano, painted in 1492. The fresco depicts a series of scenes from the life of Christ, with particular focus on the Holy Cross. The top of the fresco features a band of angels, while the lower portion depicts a landscape with a castle and a large wooden cross. The detailed landscape, with its delicate trees and distant hills, is characteristic of Roman's later style, while the inclusion of angels highlights the religious focus of the work. The fresco exemplifies Roman's talent for combining narrative elements with a strong sense of realism, making it a significant example of early Renaissance art in Rome.