Domenico Novello Malatesta in Armor, Kneeling before a Crucifix [reverse] c. 1445

Pisanello's "Domenico Novello Malatesta in Armor, Kneeling before a Crucifix" is a bronze medal cast around 1445. The work features a detailed portrait of Domenico Novello Malatesta, a member of a powerful Italian family, kneeling in prayer before a crucifix. The medal is a testament to Pisanello's mastery of Renaissance portraiture and his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects with great precision. The inscription "OPVS PISANI PICTORIS" (Work of the Painter from Pisa) surrounds the image, further emphasizing Pisanello's skill as a medallist.