Portrait of John VIII Palaoelogus, Emperor of Constantinople, 1424-1428 (obverse) and (reverse), Pisanello, 1433

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. Date: 1433. Place of creation: Italy, 15th century. Dimensions: Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.). Medium: lead. Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art. Clevelandart 1974.109