Antonio Pisano, called Pisanello, the Painter and Medallist c. 1445 - 1450

This bronze medal, created by Nicholaus around 1445-1450, is a portrait of the Italian painter Antonio Pisano, also known as Pisanello. The medal depicts Pisanello in profile, with his name inscribed around the edge, "PISANVS PICTOR," meaning "Pisano the Painter." This work exemplifies the artistry of Renaissance portraiture through its detailed rendering of Pisanello's features and the inscription highlighting his artistic identity.