Recently I learned about the Colleoni family who lived in medieval Bergamo, Italy. Their name was derived from coleus, the Latin for testicle and their coat of arms was notable for consisting of a red and white ground with 3 contrasting ball bags.

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Landsknechte fighting a Gendarme during the Battle of Pavia. By Peter Dennis.

Condottiero Captain Bartolomeo Colleoni Leading His Men Into Battle of Morengo fought on July 30, 1448 between the armies of the Ambrosian Republic and the Republic of Venice. By Severino Baraldi.

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Day 1 of posting old sketches/studies of sculptures through the years: Bartolomeo Colleoni equestrian statue by Verrochio in Venice

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