Matteo de' Pasti The Malatesta Elephant in a Meadow Classical Fine Art

Commissioned during the height of the Italian Renaissance, 'The Malatesta Elephant in a Meadow [reverse]' by Matteo de' Pasti (c. 1453/1455) stands as a monument of classical medal design and heraldic symbolism. Originally cast for Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, the elephant represents enduring strength, wisdom, and the immortalization of dynastic power. De' Pasti's masterful low-relief composition captures the majestic beast amidst a stylized meadow, rendered with architectural precision and humanist grace. This historic masterpiece is reproduced with meticulous fidelity, preserving the rich textures and aged patina of the original cast. To honor its classical proportions, every format—including our premium canvas—is finished with a refined, gallery-ready presentation featuring a clean white gallery border that floats the artwork seamlessly without cropping.

About Your Border

Every format — Fine Art Print, Framed Fine Art Print, Canvas and Framed Canvas — is supplied with a clean white gallery border framing the image on all four sides. The border is sized in proportion to the piece — approximately 10% of the shortest edge on each side (for example, about 3 cm of white border on a 30 cm-wide piece) — so the artwork keeps its standard proportions with no cropping and is ready to hang or frame straight away. If you prefer, you can also place your own mount/mat on top.

Would you like a different border width, a borderless full-bleed version, or any other adjustment? Just let us know within 24 hours of ordering and we'll tailor it for you at no extra cost.