Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (obverse)

Antico (Italian, c. 1460-1528)1479

The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States

The art of the medal was introduced into Italy by Pisanello, His work as a medalist began with the portrait medal of this emperor, who, in 1438, visited the Council of Ferrara.

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Title: Portrait of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Ròdigo, 1443-1496, Lord of Sabbionetta (obverse)
Creator: Antico (Italian, c. 1460-1528)
Date Created: 1479
Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Provenance: Chalandon (Paris, France), Paul Drey Gallery (New York, New York), sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1974.
Type: Sculpture
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1974.13.a
Medium: bronze
Inscriptions: obverse: IOHANNES FRANCISCVS GONZ(aga)
Department: European Painting and Sculpture
Culture: Italy, 15th century
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Chester D. Tripp
Collection: Sculpture
Accession Number: 1974.13.a

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