Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1438–39
Portrait of John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse) — Sculpture, by Pisanello (Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455), made in Italy, dated c.
1438–39. 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: lead; Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.).
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1974.109). The museum record attributes this piece to Pisanello (Italian, Ferrara, c. 1395–1455) in Italy around c. 1438–39. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
- Materials techniques
- lead
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
- 1974.109
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.