The History of the True Cross

sequence of frescoes painted by Piero della Francesca in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo
VisualArtwork cycle_of_frescoes Q2755131
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The History of the True Cross

Summary

The History of the True Cross is a cycle of frescoes[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • The History of the True Cross is the creator of Piero della Francesca[3].
  • The History of the True Cross's religion is recorded as Catholicism[4].
  • The History of the True Cross is in the country of Italy[5].
  • The History of the True Cross's instance of is recorded as cycle of frescoes[6].
  • The History of the True Cross's instance of is recorded as cultural property[7].
  • The History of the True Cross's instance of is recorded as tourist attraction[8].
  • The History of the True Cross is associated with the Early Renaissance movement[9].
  • The History of the True Cross's genre is religious art[10].
  • The History of the True Cross took place at Arezzo[11].
  • The History of the True Cross's Commons category is recorded as Frescos by Piero della Francesca in San Francesco (Arezzo)[12].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Angel[13].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Cupid[14].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Exaltation of the Cross[15].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises The Prophet Ezekiel[16].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises The Prophet Jeremiah[17].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Death and Burial of Adam[18].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Discovery and Proof of the True Cross[19].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises The torture of the Jew[20].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Raising the wood of the Cross[21].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises The Queen of Sheba[22].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes[23].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Annunciation[24].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises Constantine's Dream[25].
  • The History of the True Cross comprises The Battle of Constantine[26].
  • January 1, 1452 marks the founding of The History of the True Cross[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The History of the True Cross is the creator of Piero della Francesca[3].

Publication

The History of the True Cross's genre is religious art[10].

Subject and Themes

The History of the True Cross is associated with the Early Renaissance movement[9].

Material and Period

The History of the True Cross dates from the Early Renaissance[28]. The location of it was Arezzo[11].

Why It Matters

The History of the True Cross has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Make Lists, Not War. Retrieved . beckchris.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Make Lists, Not War. beckchris.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Make Lists, Not War. Retrieved . beckchris.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Inception +1452-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Genre religious art
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    Instance of cycle of frescoes, cultural property, tourist attraction
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