Past Exhibition

John VIII Paleologus, Emperor of Byzantium

Lead portrait medal of Emperor John VIII Palaeologus wearing a large pointed hat in profile to the right
Lead portrait medal of John VIII Palaeologus on horseback, wearing a large hat, in profile to the right, praying before a roadside cross. To the left, another figure on horseback faces away from the viewer

Antonio di Puccio Pisano, called Pisanello (ca. 1395–1455)
John VIII Paleologus, Emperor of Byzantium (b. 1392; r. 1425–48), ca. 1438
Lead alloy, cast
Diam.: 4 1/8 in. (10.41 cm)
Scher Collection

Cat. 5