Artwork preview

Portrait Medal of Domenico Novello Malatesta (obverse)

Pisanello

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze medal with a profile portrait of a man. The man's head and shoulders are depicted. He has short, curly hair and wears a garment with a V-neck. The medal's surface exhibits a brown patina with visible signs of aging and wear. The edge of the medal is slightly raised. A small hole is at the top. Inscriptions are present on the medal. The top inscription reads "DVX ECVITVM PRAESTANS". The bottom inscription reads "MALATESTA NOVELLVS CESENAE DO MINVS". The background is dark gray, with the medal casting a shadow.

Artwork Details

Dimensions
861 × 893 px
Museum Record
View original
Palette