One of the most charismatic artists ever': Piero della Francesca, adored by everyone from Hockney to Heaney
Briefly

The leaks from the downpour outside, cascading into the Uffizi, add drama to Piero della Francesca’s portrait of Battista Sforza and Federico da Montefeltro, making nature seem to emphasize the importance of this masterpiece.
Piero's art is a blend of fleshy and cosmic elements, portraying mysterious yet ordinary people with azure skies, hats, and wide eyes. His paintings exude wit, spontaneity, and geometric order, captivating viewers half a millennium later.
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