Vittore Pisano
Vittore Pisano (c. 1380-1456), commonly called
Pisanello, Italian medallist, was a native of San Vigilio sul Lago
in the territory of Verona.
Specimens of his work as a painter are still extant
in Rome, Venice, Verona and Pistoia, and entitle him to a place
of some distinction in the history of that art. The National Gallery,
London possesses a very fine specimen of Pisanello's work —
a panel painted with miniature-like delicacy.
During the latter portion of his life he lived
in Rome, where he enjoyed great repute.
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