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The Queen of Sheba and her attendants are depicted in contemporary fifteenth-century attire, which bridges the gap between the biblical narrative and the artist's own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. On the left, the horses and their handlers provide a sense of movement and earthly presence. On the right, the Queen and her ladies-in-waiting are captured in a moment of quiet devotion as she kneels to worship the wood of the bridge, which according to the legend, would later become the cross. The two trees in the background act as vertical anchors, framing the figures and providing a sense of spatial depth against the rolling hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiero della Francesca was known for his interest in optics and geometry, and this work reflects that rigour. The colours are muted and earthy, typical of the fresco technique, yet they retain a clarity that allows each figure to occupy its own space within the scene. The lack of excessive ornamentation ensures that the focus remains on the interaction between the figures and the architectural or natural environment. This print captures the stillness and the intellectual precision that define the artist's approach to narrative painting, offering a view into the aesthetic values of the Italian Quattrocento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-and-child-with-st-elisabeth-the-infant-st-john-and-two-angels-andrea-del-sarto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child with St. Elisabeth, the Infant St. John, and Two Angels - Andrea del Sarto — Andrea del Sarto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-detail-from-the-preaching-and-acts-of-the-antichrist-luca-signorelli\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-portrait (detail from The Preaching and Acts of the Antichrist) - Luca Signorelli — Luca Signorelli\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Piero della Francesca","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578305712463,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578326913359,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578326946127,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578326978895,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578327011663,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578327044431,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578327077199,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578327109967,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578327142735,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578327175503,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578327208271,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578327241039,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Meeting-of-Solomon-and-the-Queen-of-Sheba_Poster_CompositorV1_1787829364609.jpg?v=1787829607","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-meeting-of-solomon-and-the-queen-of-sheba-piero-della-francesca","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}