Medal 1440 - 1464

This small, silver medal, created by Nicholaus between 1440 and 1464, features a profile portrait of a man. The inscription "DISANVS PICTOR" on the medal indicates that it is a portrait of the Italian painter, Pisanello, who was known for his masterful rendering of portraits and his influence on Early Renaissance art. The medal is a beautiful example of the use of metalwork in art, and its size makes it a portable and intimate object.