Politich of Perugia by Piero della Francesca

In his book “Biographies of famous painters” George Vasari described in detail the polyptych created by Piero della Francesca for the monastery of San Antonio in Perugia. Now this polyptych is kept in the same city, in the National Gallery of Umbria.

The panels of this image differ greatly in style, and some of them are attributed to the pupils by Piero della Francesca. The Annunciation scene, placed above, is wonderful. There is no doubt that the master wrote this scene himself. This is indicated by the fact that the Virgin Mary and the archangel Gabriel are depicted against the background of the colonnade, while many saints from the lower panels are painted on a gold background.

Related Paintings

Politih de Perugia – Piero della Francesca Homme politique de Pérouse – Piero della Francesca Portrait of Sijismondo Malates by Piero della Francesca View of the ideal city by Piero della Francesca St. Jerome with Donator by Piero della Francesca Altar image from the Church of the Brotherhood of Mercy by Piero della Francesca Portrait of the Duke of Federigo Montefeltro and the Duchess of Battista Sforza by Piero della Francesca Retrato de Sigismondo Malates – Piero della Francesca