Death of Adam 1458

"Death of Adam" is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca. Completed in 1458, it is one of a cycle of frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Christ in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy. The fresco depicts the moment of Adam’s death. It is a powerful and moving depiction of the human condition, with Adam’s body lying limp and lifeless at the center of the composition. The fresco is also notable for its use of perspective and its realistic depiction of human anatomy. These features showcase the technical skills and innovations of Piero della Francesca, who was a leading artist of the early Renaissance.