![John VIII Palaeologus, 1392-1448, Emperor of Constantinople 1425 [obverse] by Pisanello](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzL2U3ZTc5YjQ2LWI0YTAtNGNiNy1iYTBiLWVmNTVlNjNhMDI1YS9lN2U3OWI0Ni1iNGEwLTRjYjctYmEwYi1lZjU1ZTYzYTAyNWFfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
John VIII Palaeologus, 1392-1448, Emperor of Constantinople 1425 [obverse] 1438 - 1439
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close-up photo
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unrealistic statue
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mid-section and head portrait
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This 15th century silver medal by the Italian artist Pisanello, known for his refined style and realistic portraiture, depicts John VIII Palaeologus, Emperor of Constantinople from 1425 to 1448. The medal, a common form of Renaissance portraiture, showcases the Emperor in profile, adorned with a characteristic headwear. This piece exemplifies Pisanello's mastery of medal making, contributing to the evolution of the art form.
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