Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino

by Piero della Francesca

Oil on Wood

1467-1472

One of the most celebrated works of the Italian Renaissance

Inspired by the design of ancient coins, two figures shown in profile

The background with rolling landscape represents the area that the Duke and Duchess ruled over

"On the back of the panels, the Duke and Duchess are featured being carried triumphantly on

ancient wagons" according to the write up on the Uffizi Gallery website.