Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse), c. 1438-1439. 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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Size: 4528px × 4570px
Photo credit: © Heritage Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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