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

Pisanello (Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455), artist · c. 1438–1439 · lead

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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.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit linePortrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse), c. 1438–1439. Pisanello (Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455). Lead; diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1974.109.a
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