PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA
(b. 1416, Borgo San Sepolcro, d. 1492, Borgo San Sepolcro)

Polyptych of the Misericordia: Deposition

1445-62
Oil and tempera on panel, 23 x 70 cm
Pinacoteca Comunale, Sansepolcro

The picture shows a detail of the predella with the Deposition.

During this period Piero was assisted by another painter who is responsible for the execution of the predella and for the six figures on the side pilasters.