John VIII Paleologus, Emperor of Byzantium (b. 1392; r. 1425–48)
Pisanello (Antonio di Puccio Pisano)
(Italian, ca. 1395–1455)
Dateca. 1438
MediumLead, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 4 1/8 in. (10.41 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.28
CommentaryUnless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
Not On View
Exhibition Loan
Pisanello (Antonio di Puccio Pisano)
dated 1449
Pisanello (Antonio di Puccio Pisano)
ca. 1445
Exhibition Loan
Attributed to Niccolò Fiorentino (Niccolò di Forzore Spinelli)
ca. 1495
