The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 20, 2024

Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (obverse)

Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (obverse)

1479
(Italian, c. 1460–1528)
Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Location: not on view

Description

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.
  • Chalandon (Paris, France)
    Paul Drey Gallery (New York, New York), sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1974.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1974.13.a