Funerary Monument to Sir John Hawkwood, Equestrian fresco in Florence Cathedral, Italy
The monumental fresco measuring 820 by 515 centimeters depicts Sir John Hawkwood mounted on a horse against a green monochrome background on the north wall.
Paolo Uccello painted this memorial in 1436 for the English mercenary commander Sir John Hawkwood, who led Florentine troops to victory at Cascina in 1364.
The fresco exemplifies early Renaissance perspective techniques through its combination of frontal horse portrayal and foreshortened base visible from ground level.
Visitors can find the fresco on the left side of the nave, near another similar memorial to military commander Niccolò da Tolentino.
The administrators initially rejected the fresco due to its color scheme, requesting Uccello to modify the work to achieve a more subdued appearance.
Inception: 1436
Creator: Paolo Uccello
Height: 820 cm
Width: 515 cm
Made from material: fresco
GPS coordinates: 43.77323,11.25599
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:34
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