Artist, geometer and mathematician Piero della Francesca is mostly known for his work as an artist during the early Renaissance.
Born in Sansepolcro, Italy in 1414, Francesca created numerous frescos for churches throughout Italy.
He began painting processional candle poles at the age of 16.
He was also commissioned to paint the insignia of Pope Eugenius IV on banners at age 21.
Members of the church hierarchy, including Pope Nicholas V, commissioned him to create his masterpieces.
He is known for his geometrical touches and perspective.
Francesca’s most popular works include the fresco “The Legend of the True Cross,” which is considered an important work of the early Renaissance.
Though many of his works have been destroyed, his remaining frescos can be found throughout Italy.
He died in Sansepolcro in 1492.
Information from Oxford Art Online database. Compiled by Leslie Gamboni.
