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
Chalandon (Paris, France); Paul Drey Gallery (New York, New York), sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1974.
Accession Number
1974.13.a
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Chester D. Tripp