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9. Exaltation of the Cross
Legend of the True Cross by Piero della Francesca

Heraclius wished to bring the cross back to Jerusalem after his victory over the Persian King. But a divine power prevents the emperor from making his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. So Heraclius, setting aside all pomp and magnificence has carried the cross barefoot up to the walls of Jerusalem. There he and his train are met by a group of men who kneel down before the cross in veneration.

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9. Exaltation of the Cross
1452-66
Fresco, 390 x 747 cm
San Francesco, Arezzo

9. Exaltation of the Cross (detail)
1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo

9. Exaltation of the Cross (detail)
1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo

9. Exaltation of the Cross (detail)
1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo

9. Exaltation of the Cross (detail)
1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo

9. Exaltation of the Cross (detail)
1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo

9. Exaltation of the Cross (detail)
1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo

9. Exaltation of the Cross (detail)
1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo


Legend of the True Cross
1. Death of Adam
2. Procession of the Queen of Sheba; Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon
3. Burial of the Holy Wood
4. Vision of Constantine
5. Constantine's Victory over Maxentius
6. Torture of the Jew
7. Finding and Recognition of the True Cross
8. Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes
9. Exaltation of the Cross
Annunciation
Other paintings in the Cappella Maggiore
Restoration of the fresco cycle
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