Pisanello - A Bridge Between Gothic Splendor and Renaissance Innovation Antonio di Puccio Pisano, better known as Pisanello (c. 1395 – c. 1455), stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Italy during the transition from the International Gothic style to the burgeoning Renaissance. While definitive biographical details remain elusive—scholarly debate continues regarding his precise birthdate and familial origins—his legacy is undeniable: he was arguably the most celebrated portrait medallist of his era, shaping the visual language of commemoration and establishing a genre that w…