![Leonello d'Este, 1407-1450, Marquess of Ferrara 1441 [obverse] by Pisanello](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzdiMmNmMjNhLTMwZjUtNDU4Yy1hZGQ3LTM0ZDNiZGEyY2UyZS83YjJjZjIzYS0zMGY1LTQ1OGMtYWRkNy0zNGQzYmRhMmNlMmVfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Leonello d'Este, 1407-1450, Marquess of Ferrara 1441 [obverse] c. 1440 - 1443
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This bronze medal, created by the Italian Renaissance artist Pisanello, is a portrait of Leonello d'Este, Marquess of Ferrara. The medal, dated between 1440-1443, depicts Leonello in profile, his gaze directed to the right. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies Leonello as "Marchio Estensis Leonellus," emphasizing his status as a ruler. The medal exemplifies Pisanello's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the likeness and character of his subjects.
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