Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)
Pisanello (Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455)
c. 1438–1439
Medium
lead
Dimensions
diam. 10.4 cm
Classification
Sculpture
Department
European Painting and Sculpture
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
John L. Severance Fund
Accession Number
1974.13
Tags
male
About this artwork
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.