Caption:
Bust of the Byzantine Emperor John VIII Paleologos (1391-1448), seen on the left, wearing a high headdress, in round frame with name in edge lettering (in Cyrillic script). This print is part of a series of four portraits after Italian Renaissance medals., Portrait of John VIII Palaiologos Four portraits after Italian Renaissance medals (series title), print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II), (workshop of), Antonio Pisanello, publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), (mentioned on object), print maker: Netherlands, publisher: Amsterdam, 1593 - 1597, paper, engraving, h 112 mm × w 109 mm