Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (obverse)
Antico
1479
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 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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