Sigismondo on a Charger before a Fortress [reverse] 1445

Pisanello's "Sigismondo on a Charger before a Fortress" is a bronze medal cast in 1445 that depicts Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, riding a horse in front of a fortress. The medal, which is 4 inches in diameter, is considered a masterpiece of the Renaissance and a hallmark of Pisanello's work, which was known for its lifelike and detailed portraits. A strong sense of realism and movement is portrayed through the dynamic composition of the rider and the horse, the detailed background, and the inscriptions around the rim. The medal was likely commissioned to commemorate Sigismondo’s victory at the Battle of Senigallia in 1444.