Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)

c. 1438–39
(Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455)
Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
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Location: 105 Byzantine

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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.
Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)

Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)

c. 1438–39

Pisanello

(Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455)
Italy, 15th century

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