# Suite of Cardinal Francesco

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MANTEGNA, Andrea](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72>)
- Date: 1451-1500
- Technique: Walnut oil on plaster

## Commentary

In this narrow scene from the west wall, Mantegna demonstrates his skill in the representation of animals. The majestic horse seems to be the true subject of the decoration, together with the enormous dogs, who were also part of the household. Mantegna creates one of his most successful landscapes, introducing the motif of a natural bridge which connects the two outcroppings of rock in the distance.

## Related artworks

- [Adoration of the Magi](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/adoration-of-the-magi-r15c33c36fd3421>)
- [Agony in the Garden \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/agony-in-the-garden-detail-r6898e3d9ed21c5>)
- [Agony in the Garden \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/agony-in-the-garden-detail-rf30f9e188e0c58>)
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- [Agony in the Garden](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/agony-in-the-garden-r2abe2d6f27ef63>)
- [Assumption of the Virgin \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/assumption-of-the-virgin-detail-rd1f7a696159b84>)
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- [Baptism of Christ](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/baptism-of-christ-r02512e9069d9bc>)
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- [Battle of the Sea Gods](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mantegna-andrea-r671bf8b11d2a72/battle-of-the-sea-gods-r0c927682f603d0>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)