Sigismondo Malatesta, as Captain General of the Roman Church 1445

Pisanello's *Sigismondo Malatesta, as Captain General of the Roman Church* is a bronze medal cast in 1445. The medal depicts the profile portrait of Sigismondo Malatesta, an Italian condottiero, as Captain General of the Roman Church, a title he received in 1443. The portrait is surrounded by an inscription in Latin, which translates to "Sigismondo Malatesta, by the grace of God, Captain General of the Roman Church, and Lord of Rimini." This work is a fine example of Italian Renaissance art and a beautiful representation of this influential historical figure.