Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (obverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1479
Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (obverse) — Sculpture, by Antico (Italian, c. 1460–1528), made in Italy, dated 1479.
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. Physical description: bronze; Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.).
Evidence at a glance
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1974.13.a). The museum record attributes this piece to Antico (Italian, c. 1460–1528) in Italy around 1479. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)
- Materials techniques
- bronze
Identification
- Source note
- All details come from the object's own museum catalogue record; nothing has been copied from other entries.
- Museum object name
- Sculpture
- Museum object number
- 1974.13.a
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.