Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (reverse)

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. (Paul Drey Gallery, New York).

Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (reverse)

Antico

1479

Accession Number

1974.13.b

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chester D. Tripp