# 7a. Finding of the True Cross \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [PIERO della FRANCESCA](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/piero-della-francesca-rbce83e1615e0dd>)
- Date: 1451-1500
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA \(b. 1416, Borgo San Sepolcro, d. 1492, Borgo San Sepolcro\) 7a. Finding of the True Cross \(detail\) 1452-66 Fresco San Francesco, Arezzo The group on the left side is closed by the image of the peasant resting wearily on his spade, seen in left profile. He wears an intensely black woolen jacket, left open over an ample white blouse. His beret is white and stands out in contrast against the black hair and thick beard.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)