Exaltation of the Cross: Heraclius enters Jerusalem with the Cross 1464

Piero della Francesca's fresco, *Exaltation of the Cross: Heraclius enters Jerusalem with the Cross*, is a monumental work of art located in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy. Painted in 1464, this fresco showcases the artist's masterful use of perspective and the balanced composition typical of the Early Renaissance. It depicts the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius returning the True Cross to Jerusalem after its recapture from the Persians, highlighting a pivotal moment in Christian history. The fresco's grandeur and detailed figures, set against a serene landscape, reflect della Francesca's exploration of human form and divine truth within a meticulously constructed visual space.