By Jane Fitzpatrick

Italian Renaissance artist Bertoldo di Giovanni created a unique piece of art that offers a distant perspective of Islamic tradition: his portrait medal of Ottoman ruler Mehmed II represents a collection of cultures and international power.

"Bertoldo di Giovanni's Portrait Medal of Sultan Mehmed II'' is the first installation of the Arts of Islam miniseries: Distant Perspectives. Follow along with the images and audio at your own pace, and examine the intricate details of Bertoldo di Giovanni's depiction of an Ottoman sultan and leader in Islamic tradition.

Sources:

• https://www.nga.gov/collection/artist-info.2027.html

• https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/461519?sortBy=Relevance&ft=Bertoldo+di+Giovanni&offset=0&rpp=40&pos=2

• https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/460839?sortBy=Relevance&ft=Bertoldo+di+Giovanni&offset=0&rpp=40&pos=1