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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."
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