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Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (reverse)
Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (reverse)
c. 1438–1439
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Pisanello
(Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455)
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Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1974.109.b
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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.
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