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Re: Birth of an Art Form - Pisanello's Medal of John VIII Palaeologus
Thanks all! The word "original" is rather troubling to use, with some experts noting that there are no originals in cast medals except for the model from which the initial mold is made. Tha… (View Post)1 -
Birth of an Art Form - Pisanello's Medal of John VIII Palaeologus
John VIII Palaeologus Work of Antonio di Puccio Pisano, called Pisanello, c. 1438-1439. Lead, 101.6 mm Ø, 504.4 g Obverse: Bust of John VIII facing right, with hair in long curls and a beard and mous… (View Post)2 -
A Trio of Italian Renaissance Medals
Cardinal Pietro Barbo Anonymous Roman artist, 1455. Bronze, 33.8 mm Ø, 27.8 g Obverse: Bust of Pietro Barbo facing left, tonsured, wearing decorative cope fastened with morse. Around, PETRVS · BARBVS… (View Post)2 -
Re: Darkside Lion Thread
Venetian medal: (View Post)6 -
Re: Happy Easter to all celebrating!
Happy Easter! (And beautiful church interior!) (View Post)1