The Legend of the Cross Defeat and Beheading of Chosroes (Battle of Heraclius against Chosroes), by Pietro di Benedetto dei Franceschi known as Piero della Francesca, 1452 - 1462 about, 15th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Arezzo, San Francesco church, Main Chapel. All. Fight battle struggle men horses horsemen knights helmets armors swords lances spears standards banners ensigns flags coat of arms bearings shields throne canopy.