Niccolo Piccinino
Antonio Pisanello
1800 - 1900
Medium
casting
Dimensions
215.79; 8.8
About this artwork
diameter 8,8 cm x gewicht 215,79 gr
Art Historical Context
This cast medal titled *Niccolo Piccinino*, created between 1800 and 1900 after Antonio Pisanello, measures just 8.8 cm in diameter and weighs 215.79 grams. Pisanello, a master of the early Renaissance, is celebrated for elevating the portrait medal into an art form that blended classical antiquity with contemporary portraiture. Though the original designs date to the fifteenth century, this later casting demonstrates the enduring appeal of his work across centuries. Niccolò Piccinino was a prominent condottiero, or mercenary captain, whose military exploits made him a fitting subject for com...