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Piero della Francesca Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Piero della Francesca our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Piero della Francesca · 1415 – 1492

The Resurrection

1460

Discover Piero della Francesca’s ‘The Resurrection,’ a Renaissance masterpiece of serene humanism & mathematical precision. Explore its symbolism & technique at the Pinacoteca Comunale di Sansepolcro.

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Left - Portrait of Battista Sforza, Duc

1465 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Admire Piero della Francesca’s exquisite ‘Portrait of Battista Sforza.’ A Renaissance masterpiece showcasing noble elegance & meticulous detail. Perfect for art lovers & collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Madonna and Child with Saints (Montefeltro Altarpiece)

1474 · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan · original 248 x 170 cm

Discover Piero della Francesca’s ‘Madonna & Child’. A Renaissance masterpiece showcasing serene beauty, geometric precision & symbolic depth. Explore this iconic altarpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza

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1472 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 33 x 47 cm

The image is a painting of a man wearing a red hat with a feather on it. The man appears to be looking downward

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Polyptych of St Augustine: St Michael

1470 · National Gallery, London · original 133 x 60 cm

Piero della Francesca's 'Polyptych of St Augustine: St John the Evangelist' (1460) showcases serene detail & geometric precision, a masterpiece from the Frick Collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Polyptych of St Augustine: St Monica

1460 · The Frick Collection, New York City · original 39 x 28 cm

Piero Della Francesca

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro

1465 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 47 x 33 cm

Witness the Renaissance's intrigue! Piero della Francesca’s ‘Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro’ captures power, intellect, and artistry – a masterful study of a Duke’s persona.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza

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1472 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 33 x 47 cm

Admire Piero della Francesca’s iconic ‘Diptych of Federico & Battista’. A Renaissance masterpiece showcasing realism, perspective, & symbolic detail. Explore this captivating portrait!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Montefeltro Altarpiece (detail)

1472 · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta

1451 · The Louvre, Paris · original 44 x 34 cm

Admire Piero della Francesca's iconic 'Portrait of Sigismondo Malatesta,' a masterpiece capturing the enigmatic condottiero’s profile. Explore its historical context & artistic brilliance at WikiOO.org.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Portraits of Federico da Montefeltro and His Wife Battista Sforza (reverse sides)

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1465 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 47 x 33 cm

Experience Piero della Francesca's masterpiece! "Portraits of Federico da Montefeltro & Battista Sforza" showcases Renaissance artistry, symbolism, and perspective – a stunning double portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Polyptych of St Augustine: St John the Evangelist

1460 · The Frick Collection, New York City · original 132 x 58 cm

Piero della Francesca's 'Polyptych of St Augustine: St John the Evangelist' (1460) showcases serene detail & geometric precision, a masterpiece from the Frick Collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Montefeltro Altarpiece (detail)

1472 · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Portrait of Battista Sforza

1465 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 47 x 33 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Portraits of Federico da Montefeltro and His Wife Battista Sforza

1465 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 47 x 33 cm

Admire Piero della Francesca’s ‘Portraits of Federico da Montefeltro & Battista Sforza.’ Renaissance masterpiece! Explore symbolism, perspective & exquisite detail in this iconic 1465 artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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The Nativity

1470 · National Gallery, London · original 124 x 122 cm

Experience Piero della Francesca's 'The Nativity,' a serene Renaissance masterpiece depicting the birth of Christ with profound symbolism and masterful perspective. A timeless depiction of reverence & faith.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Polyptych of St Augustine: Augustinian Saint

1460 · The Frick Collection, New York City · original 39 x 28 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Nativity (detail)

1470 · National Gallery, London

Experience Piero della Francesca's serene 'Nativity (detail)' – a masterpiece of Early Renaissance humanism and geometric precision. Explore its rich symbolism & historical context at WikiOO.org.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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St Jerome and a Donor

1451 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 49 x 42 cm

Witness the serene beauty of Piero della Francesca's 'St Jerome & Donor.' A Renaissance masterpiece exploring faith, humanity, and masterful perspective – now available as a stunning reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Polyptych of St Augustine: St Nicholas of Tolentino

1465 · Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan · original 133 x 60 cm

Marvel at Piero della Francesca's 'Polyptych of St Augustine: St Nicholas of Tolentino,' a masterpiece showcasing serene humanism & geometric precision from 1465. A stunning replica available at WikiOO.org.

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Popularity: No. 20 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Virgin and Child

Collezione Vittorio Cini, Venice · original 62 x 53 cm

Piero della Francesca's 'Virgin and Child' is a serene Renaissance masterpiece showcasing grace, symbolism & masterful perspective. Explore this iconic work!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Polyptych of St Anthony: The Stigmatisation of St Francis

1460 · Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia · original 37 x 52 cm

Piero Della Francesca

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Popularity: No. 22 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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2b. Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon

1452 · San Francesco, Arezzo

Piero della Francesca

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Popularity: No. 23 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Saint Apollonia

1454 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 38.8 x 28.0cm

This solemn Early Renaissance portrait by Piero della Francesca features a gold background. Explore this masterpiece of sacred art today.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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Madonna and Child Attended by Angels (detail)

1460 · Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamsburg

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Popularity: No. 25 of 287 artworks by Piero della Francesca
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The artist

Piero della Francesca

1415 – 1492

Quick facts

Corpus themesgeometric precision, religious symbolism, mathematical precision, religious narrative, classical perspective
Also known asPiero, Pietro dei Franceschi, Piero dei Franceschi, della Francesca Piero, Piero de Franceschi
Died1492
Creative periodsmature period, early renaissance
Art periodRenaissance
Mediumsacrylic on canvas
Copyright statusPublic domain
Emotional tonereflective

Biography

The Life of Piero della Francesca

Piero della Francesca was an Italian painter, mathematician, and geometer of the Early Renaissance. He was born Piero di Benedetto de' Franceschi around 1415 in Borgo San Sepolcro, Tuscany, Italy. His background was rooted in the practicalities of trade rather than the high courts of the era. His father, Benedetto de' Franceschi, worked as a tradesman or merchant in leather and wool, while his mother was Romana di Perino da Monterchi. This connection to the material world of commerce and craft provided a grounded starting point for a man who would eventually attempt to map the very laws of space and light.

His life was defined by a rigorous, intellectual approach to the visual world. He did not merely observe; he calculated. This dual identity as both an artist and a mathematician allowed him to treat the canvas as a site for geometric exploration. He moved through the major centers of the Italian peninsula, applying a sense of order that was as much about mathematical truth as it was about aesthetic arrangement. His work remains a primary reference for anyone studying the intersection of rational science and visual representation.

The Baptism of Christ (c. 1450)
The Resurrection (1460s)
The Nativity (1470–75)

Early Life and Artistic Training

Piero’s development was rooted in the provincial stillness of Sansepolcro, Tuscany. His early instruction likely came from local Sienese masters active in the town, providing a foundation of traditional technique before he moved toward the more radical shifts of the Renaissance. This early grounding was not purely aesthetic; his education in mathematics and art was supported by his mother, Romana. This dual focus on geometry and visual representation would define his entire career, separating him from painters who relied solely on intuition.

His formal training moved beyond local traditions through an apprenticeship with Antonio di Giovanni d'Anghiari. Records show he worked with d'Anghiari in 1432 and again in May 1438. This period of study provided the technical discipline required to translate complex spatial concepts onto a flat surface. By the time he moved toward the artistic centers of Italy, he was already equipped with a rigorous understanding of both the brush and the compass.

Artistic Activity in Florence

Piero della Francesca’s arrival in Florence around 1439 marked a decisive shift in his development. He did not merely observe the city; he absorbed its structural logic. The influence of Masaccio’s work in the Brancacci Chapel provided a blueprint for how to handle volume and weight. This was not a matter of imitation, but of understanding the mechanics of space. He looked at the innovations of Brunelleschi and the craftsmanship of Lorenzo Ghiberti to grasp how geometry could dictate the appearance of reality. These encounters provided the intellectual tools necessary to move beyond decorative traditions.

His time in the city was defined by direct collaboration and rigorous study. Working alongside Domenico Veneziano on frescoes for the church of Sant’Egidio, Piero integrated the emerging Florentine style into his own developing method. This period was less about finding a personal voice and more about mastering the mathematical and spatial rules that defined the era. He treated the Florentine environment as a laboratory for testing how light and perspective could organize a composition. The result was a style that prioritized clarity and order over the emotional excess seen in other contemporary works.

Patrons and Major Commissions

Piero della Francesca’s career was defined by his ability to satisfy the demands of powerful, often competing, Italian courts. His presence in Urbino was particularly significant, where he executed commissions for Duke Federico da Montefeltro. These works, including the portraits of the Duke and his wife Battista Sforza, demonstrate how his precise, mathematical approach met the specific needs of a sophisticated courtly environment. His reach extended beyond the borders of Tuscany and Umbria, as he was active in Ancona, Pesaro, and Bologna, securing his reputation across the Italian peninsula.

The artist’s professional mobility allowed him to navigate the complex political landscapes of the 15th century. In Rimini, he worked for Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, contributing to the visual program of the Tempio Malatestiano. This period of his life shows an artist capable of adapting his rigorous style to the specific ideological requirements of his patrons. His ability to secure high-level religious and secular work is further evidenced by his 1454 commission for the Polyptych of Saint Augustine.

Polyptych of Saint Augustine (1454)
Portraits of Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza

Technique and Mathematical Style

Piero della Francesca did not merely paint; he calculated. His work is defined by a refined, monumental character that stems from a rigorous application of geometry to the physical world. He utilized linear perspective to construct measurable depth, turning the flat surface of a panel into a precise, three-dimensional space. This was not a decorative choice but a structural necessity. He applied geometric forms to human anatomy, treating the body as a series of mathematical volumes rather than just flesh and bone. This approach resulted in a sense of serene humanism, where figures possess a stillness that feels earned through logic rather than emotion.

The clarity of his compositions relies on this mathematical certainty. By organizing space through strict proportion, he achieved a balance that feels permanent. His figures do not just occupy space; they are integrated into it through a sophisticated understanding of light and volume. This method stripped away the chaotic energy often found in contemporary works, replacing it with a controlled, rational order. The result is a visual language where every limb and architectural element is placed with the precision of a geometer.

The Baptism of Christ (c. 1450)
The Flagellation (c. 1455–1470)
The Resurrection (1460s)

Key Masterpieces and Frescoes

The visual weight of Piero della Francesca is most evident in his large-scale cycles. In the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, his frescoes depicting The Legend of the True Cross command the space through a rigorous application of perspective. These works do not rely on decorative flourish but on a structural clarity that defines the narrative. Similarly, his fresco in the Palazzo della Residenza in Sansepolcro, titled The Resurrection, uses a stark, athletic depiction of Christ to establish a clear distinction between the human and divine spheres. The composition relies on a precise vanishing point located in the center of the sarcophagus, forcing a rational engagement with the scene.

His command of medium and light is equally evident in his smaller, more intimate works. The Baptism of Christ, an egg tempera painting held by the National Gallery, London, demonstrates a highly symmetrical arrangement. A walnut tree on the left and the central axis of Christ and the dove create a mathematical balance that dictates the viewer's eye movement. This same precision appears in The Flagellation of Christ, painted around 1455–1460. In this work, the complex interplay of light and the architectural depth of the gallery create a scene of profound, quiet order rather than chaotic emotion.

The Baptism of Christ
The Flagellation of Christ
The Resurrection
The Legend of the True Cross

Legacy and Artistic Influence

Piero della Francesca’s impact is visible in the structural logic of the High Renaissance. He acted as a bridge between the decorative Gothic traditions and the rational, organized style of the Renaissance. By applying mathematical certainty to the canvas, he provided a blueprint for how to organize space and light. This focus on geometric order and the physical volume of figures directly informed the development of later giants like Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. His ability to use a single vanishing point to construct deep, measurable space changed how painters approached the three-dimensional world.

The lineage of his influence extends through his direct pupils and the artists they trained. Giovanni Santi, who studied under Piero, became the father of Raphael, passing down a foundation of perspective and composition that would define the next generation of Italian art. Piero’s mastery of light was not merely about illumination; it was a tool used to define mass and physical presence. This method of using light to establish volume and clarity became a standard for those who followed him, moving art away from flat, symbolic representations toward a more grounded, scientific reality.

The History of the True Cross (c. 1452–1464)
The Resurrection (1460s)
The Baptism of Christ (c. 1450)
The Nativity (1470–75)

Where to See His Works Today

To encounter the physical reality of his geometry, one must travel to several key European institutions. The National Gallery in London provides a direct look at The Baptism of Christ, a work that demonstrates his command over light and spatial division. In Florence, the Galleria degli Uffizi contains the Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro, where the precision of the profile meets a meticulously rendered landscape. These works are not mere relics; they are the primary evidence of his ability to organize the visual field through mathematical certainty.

The scale of his ambition is best understood through his large-scale commissions. The Galleria Nazionale delle Marche in Urbino houses The Flagellation of Christ, a painting that demands attention for its complex, segmented composition. For those seeking his work in Milan, the Pinacoteca di Brera holds the Montefeltro Altarpiece. These pieces remain the most reliable ways to observe how he translated theoretical perspective into tangible, three-dimensional space.

Polyptych of the Misericordia: Virgin Annunciate - Pinacoteca Comunale, San Sepolcro
The Resurrection - Palazzo della Residenza, Sansepolcro
The Nativity - National Gallery, London

Questions & Answers

How can I follow Piero della Francesca's work year by year?

A timeline of Piero della Francesca's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Piero della Francesca?

Piero della Francesca was born in Sansepolcro in 1415.

How do I find all works by Piero della Francesca in a given medium?

Piero della Francesca's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 12, 2026

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