Britannica
Sources used in this answer
How is Federico da Montefeltro shown in the Brera Madonna?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
Piero della Francesca
The Flagellation of Christ, tempera on wood panel by Piero della Francesca, late 1450s; in the National Gallery of the Marches, Urbino, Italy.
In the Brera Madonna (also known as the Montefeltro Altarpiece), Piero della Francesca depicts Federico da Montefeltro as a kneeling, pious figure.
The painting is believed to be a votive work commissioned by Federico following the death of his wife, Battista Sforza. By including himself in the scene, Federico is presented to his intercessors within the devotional composition. The work is characterized by a sense of harmony, proportion, and a rational treatment of light and space, reflecting the artist's deep interest in geometry and architecture.1