ANDREA DEL CASTAGNO (b. 1423, Castagno, d. 1457, Firenze) Famous Persons: Pippo Spano c. 1450 Fresco transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence The picture shows one of the three Florentine military commanders represented in the cycle. One of the most successful portrayals is the figure of Pippo Spano, a famous Florentine conottiero (who died in Hungary in 1426), seen as the ideal hero. The masterful draughtsmanship and the perceptive description of the character, shown in a natural pose, confirm the opinion Vasari expressed of Andrea's work: "He was extremely talente
ANDREA DEL CASTAGNO (b. 1423, Castagno, d. 1457, Firenze) Famous Persons: Pippo Spano c. 1450 Fresco transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence The picture shows one of the three Florentine military commanders represented in the cycle. One of the most successful portrayals is the figure of Pippo Spano, a famous Florentine conottiero (who died in Hungary in 1426), seen as the ideal hero. The masterful draughtsmanship and the perceptive description of the character, shown in a natural pose, confirm the opinion Vasari expressed of Andrea's work: "He was extremely talented at portraying figures in solemn poses and in making them awesome, both men and women, with fierce expressions created thanks to his excellent draughtsmanship." --- Keywords: -------------- Author: ANDREA DEL CASTAGNO Title: Famous Persons: Pippo Spano Time-line: 1401-1450 School: Italian Form: painting Type: portrait
Size: 2400px × 3513px
Photo credit: © Carlo Bollo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: artwork, paint, painter, painting, paintings
