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

Cupid Blindfolded

1452-66
Fresco
San Francesco, Arezzo

Just below the abutment capital of the east side of the arch there is a figure whose connection to the Legend of the True Cross is difficult to interpret. This is a classical Cupid, holding in his hand an arrow that he appears to be aiming at the opposite wall.




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