Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (reverse)
Pisanello
1433–1444
- 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.
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