Medal: Leonello d'Este 1436 - 1446

Pisanello’s “Medal: Leonello d'Este” is a Renaissance era bronze medal created between 1436 and 1446. The medal depicts a profile portrait of Leonello d’Este, the Marquis of Ferrara. The inscription on the medal reads "LEONELVS MARCHIO ESTENSIS," which translates to "Leonello, Marquis of Este." This piece is a prime example of Pisanello's medallic work, noted for its realistic portraiture and decorative detail. The medal is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.