Borso d'Este, First Duke of Ferrara

ca. 1471

Not on view

Borso d'Este was created duke of Ferrara in 1471 by the pope. He also was duke of Modena and Reggio, created by Emperor Frederick III.

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Title: Borso d'Este, First Duke of Ferrara
Artist: Medalist: Petrecino of Florence (Italian, active second half 15th century)
Date: ca. 1471
Culture: Italian, Florence
Medium: Lead
Dimensions: 3 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (8.9 × 5.7 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Gift of Ogden Mills, 1925
Object Number: 25.142.27
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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