Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse), c. 1438-1439. Pisanello (Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395-1455). Lead; diameter: cm (4 1/8 in.). 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: 3369px × 3400px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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