Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail) by Piero della Francesca

Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail) 1466

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Basilica of San Francesco, Arezzo, Italy

gouache

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possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

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painting painterly

watercolour illustration

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"Procession of the Queen of Sheba (detail)" is a fresco by Italian Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca, painted in 1466. It is part of the cycle of frescoes depicting the "Legend of the True Cross" in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy. This detail showcases the artist's mastery of perspective and realistic portrayal of figures. The women in the procession, dressed in vibrant colors and elaborate headwear, radiate a sense of calm and dignity, exemplifying the style of the Early Renaissance.