Talarico House

Rearing horses on a red background, buildings showcasing the glory of Rome scattered on the horizon and frolicking cherubs that add a touch of the light-hearted to a noble and intense story. Although the work of Andrea Mantegna himself is not on show here, there is no doubt that we at least find ourselves in the presence of the pictorial fruit of some of his best pupils, who were in all probability working under his tutelage. Nevertheless, the direct influence Mantegna should not be ruled out altogether.