Description
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.
Provenance
Private collection, sold Sotheby & Co., Zurich, May 27, 1974, lot 131, to Blumka Gallery.; Blumka Gallery (New York, New York), sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1974.
Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)
Pisanelloc. 1438–1439
Accession Number
1974.13
Medium
lead
Dimensions
Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund
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