Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)

Pisanello

Date
c. 1438–39
Medium
lead
Culture
Italy, 15th century
Department
European Painting and Sculpture
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art

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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