Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle
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The Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle is a renowned series of 15th-century religious murals by Piero della Francesca in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, celebrated for its innovative use of perspective, light, and serene monumental figures.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle canonical | 1 |
| The Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle | 1 |
| The Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle by Piero della Francesca | 1 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle Context triple: [Piero della Francesca, notableWork, Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle]
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A.
Contarelli Chapel cycle
The Contarelli Chapel cycle is a renowned series of Baroque paintings by Caravaggio in Rome’s San Luigi dei Francesi, depicting key episodes from the life of Saint Matthew.
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B.
Crucifixion mosaic
The Crucifixion mosaic at Daphni Monastery is a renowned 11th-century Byzantine artwork celebrated for its classical balance, emotional restraint, and refined depiction of Christ’s crucifixion.
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C.
Annunciation mosaic
The Annunciation mosaic is a renowned Byzantine artwork at Daphni Monastery depicting the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will bear Christ, celebrated for its refined style and spiritual intensity.
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D.
Thera frescoes
The Thera frescoes are a renowned collection of Late Bronze Age wall paintings from the Aegean island of Thera (Santorini), celebrated for their vivid depictions of Minoan and Cycladic life, nature, and ritual.
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E.
Dormition of the Mother of God fresco
The Dormition of the Mother of God fresco is a renowned 13th-century Byzantine-style wall painting at the Sopoćani Monastery depicting the Virgin Mary's peaceful death surrounded by the apostles and Christ.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle Target entity description: The Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle is a renowned series of 15th-century religious murals by Piero della Francesca in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, celebrated for its innovative use of perspective, light, and serene monumental figures.
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A.
Contarelli Chapel cycle
The Contarelli Chapel cycle is a renowned series of Baroque paintings by Caravaggio in Rome’s San Luigi dei Francesi, depicting key episodes from the life of Saint Matthew.
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B.
Crucifixion mosaic
The Crucifixion mosaic at Daphni Monastery is a renowned 11th-century Byzantine artwork celebrated for its classical balance, emotional restraint, and refined depiction of Christ’s crucifixion.
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C.
Annunciation mosaic
The Annunciation mosaic is a renowned Byzantine artwork at Daphni Monastery depicting the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will bear Christ, celebrated for its refined style and spiritual intensity.
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D.
Thera frescoes
The Thera frescoes are a renowned collection of Late Bronze Age wall paintings from the Aegean island of Thera (Santorini), celebrated for their vivid depictions of Minoan and Cycladic life, nature, and ritual.
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E.
Dormition of the Mother of God fresco
The Dormition of the Mother of God fresco is a renowned 13th-century Byzantine-style wall painting at the Sopoćani Monastery depicting the Virgin Mary's peaceful death surrounded by the apostles and Christ.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Renaissance mural painting
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fresco cycle ⓘ religious artwork ⓘ |
| artHistoricalSignificance |
key work in development of Renaissance perspective
ⓘ
masterpiece of Early Renaissance fresco painting ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Bacci family ⓘ |
| completionDate | c. 1466 ⓘ |
| country | Italy ⓘ |
| creator | Piero della Francesca ⓘ |
| depicts |
Emperor Constantine
ⓘ
linked to:
Constantine I
Emperor Heraclius ⓘ
linked to:
Heraclius
Legend of the True Cross ⓘ
linked to:
the True Cross
New Testament related scenes ⓘ Old Testament scenes ⓘ Queen of Sheba ⓘ
linked to:
QueenOfSheba
St. Helena ⓘ
linked to:
Saint Helena
battle scenes ⓘ dream visions ⓘ stories about the True Cross of Christ ⓘ |
| endTime | 1460s ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian art
ⓘ
religious painting ⓘ |
| hasPart |
The Annunciation
ⓘ
linked to:
Annunciation
The Battle between Constantine and Maxentius ⓘ
linked to:
Battle of the Milvian Bridge
The Death of Adam ⓘ The Discovery and Proof of the True Cross ⓘ The Dream of Constantine ⓘ
linked to:
The Baptism of Constantine
The Exaltation of the Cross ⓘ The Meeting of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba ⓘ |
| inception | c. 1452 ⓘ |
| influenced | later Renaissance painters ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Italian Quattrocento artistic theories ⓘ |
| languageOfInscription | Latin ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Basilica of San Francesco, Arezzo
ⓘ
linked to:
Basilica of San Francesco
|
| locatedInCity | Arezzo ⓘ |
| locatedInCountry | Italy ⓘ |
| locationWithinBuilding | Bacci Chapel ⓘ |
| material | fresco ⓘ |
| movement | Early Renaissance ⓘ |
| notableFor |
calm, timeless atmosphere
ⓘ
geometric composition ⓘ innovative use of perspective ⓘ serene monumental figures ⓘ subtle treatment of light ⓘ |
| partOf | Basilica of San Francesco interior decoration ⓘ |
| period | 15th century ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| startTime | 1450s ⓘ |
| technique | buon fresco ⓘ |
| uses |
innovative perspective
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linear perspective ⓘ |
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