Niccolò Piccinino
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Niccolò Piccinino was an Italian condottiero. He began his career in the mercenary company of Braccio da Montone, reaching the rank of commander of the company after Braccios death in 1424. He spent m
15th century portrait by Pisanello
Peter Paul Rubens's copy of The Battle of Anghiari by Leonardo da Vinci. Allegedly Niccolò Piccinino is the horseman 2nd from left.
Braccio da Montone
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Braccio da Montone, born Andrea Fortebraccio, was a renowned Italian condottiero in the early 15th century. He distinguished himself through innovative military strategies and was among the first merc
Niccolò Piccinino
…Niccolò Piccinino (1386 – 15 October 1444) was an Italian condottiero. He began his career in the mercenary company of Braccio da Montone, reaching the rank of commander of the company after Braccios death in 1424. He spent most of his career as a soldier of fortune in the service of The…
Portrait of Braccio da Montone by Cristofano dell'Altissimo, 1552–68. Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi