Filippo Maria Visconti, 1392-1447, Duke of Milan 1412 [obverse] c. 1441

This bronze medal, created by the Italian artist Pisanello around 1441, depicts Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan from 1412 to 1447. The medal features a profile portrait of Visconti in a characteristic headwear, with a detailed inscription surrounding the image. Pisanello's work was influential in the development of Renaissance portraiture and established the tradition of commemorative medals. This particular piece is a prime example of the artist's masterful skill in rendering realistic details and conveying individual character through his work. The medal serves as a tangible testament to Visconti's reign and the artistic achievements of the early Renaissance.