GADDI, Agnolo
(active 1369-96 in Florence)

Worshiping of Chosroës, Dream of Emperor Heraclius, and Heraclius's Combat with Chosroës's Son

1385-87
Fresco
Chancel Chapel, Santa Croce, Florence

In the third image field from the top of the north wall, three scenes are joined. At the left Chosroës allows himself to be worshiped by his people in a temple he had erected. In the centre of the picture is the vision of Emperor Heraclius. He lies outstretched on his bed in a tent and looks toward the angel, floating above him, who forecast his victory. The combat Chosroës's son, from which Heraclius emerged victorious, is shown to the right of the tent.