Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse)
- Medium
- lead
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- sculpture
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Italy, 15th century
About
The art of the medal was introduced into Italy by Pisanello, His work as a medalist began with the portrait medal of this emperor, who, in 1438, visited the Council of Ferrara.
