Cosimo De Medici Collection

Italy, Rome, The Colosseum amphitheatre built by Emperor Vespasian in AD 80 with the interior thronged with tourists

Cosimo de Medici in Armour, 1545. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Cosimo de Medici in Armour, 1545.

Portrait of Cosimo III de Medici (1642-1723), Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1676-1677. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, before 1691. Creator: Adriaen Haelwegh
Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, before 1691

Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1925. House Architecture: Niccolo` Tribolo (also known as Niccolo` di Raffaello or Niccolo` di Pericoli)

Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1923. House architecture: Niccolo` Tribolo (also known as Niccolo` di Raffaello or Niccolo` di Pericoli)

Cosimo I, 1666; published 1761. Creator: Adriaen Haelwegh
Cosimo I, 1666; published 1761

Study for Cosimo I Reorganizing the Tuscan Troops, 1589. Creator: Ludovico Buti
Study for Cosimo I Reorganizing the Tuscan Troops, 1589

Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici, 1610-50. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici, 1610-50

View of the Villa Medici, after 1677. Creator: Giovanni Battista Falda
View of the Villa Medici, after 1677. [Prospettiva del Giardino del Serenissimo Gran Dvca di Toscana sul Monte Pincio, Architettura di Annibale Lippi]

Audience given by Pope Pius V to Cosimo I, Duke of Tuscany, 1575-99

Cosimo De Medici (engraving)
3625611 Cosimo De Medici (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosimo De Medici. Illustration for The Makers of Florence by Mrs Oliphant (Macmillan, 1876)

Cosmo I receiving his friends and clients, illustration from
621409 Cosmo I receiving his friends and clients, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Cosmo de Medici (engraving)
820350 Cosmo de Medici (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosmo de Medici.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (engraving)
3647898 Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (1389-1464)

Cosimo de Medici I (1519-74) as a young man, c. 1537 (oil on panel)
SCP54020 Cosimo de Medici I (1519-74) as a young man, c.1537 (oil on panel) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); 47x31 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

A trade fair in Champagne, 1300 (chromolitho)
1093313 A trade fair in Champagne, 1300 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A trade fair in Champagne, 1300)

Cosimo de Medici (Il Vecchio), 1518 (oil on panel)
885055 Cosimo de Medici (Il Vecchio), 1518 (oil on panel) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); 87x65 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Cameo with portraits of Cosimo I, Eleonora of Toledo and their sons, 1557-62 (onyx)
877020 Cameo with portraits of Cosimo I, Eleonora of Toledo and their sons, 1557-62 (onyx) by De Rossi, Giovanni Antonio (1616-95); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Truth and Justice. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
Truth and Justice

Cosimo II de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1621. Creator: Jacques Callot
Cosimo II de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1621

The Prince of Tuscany, His Horse Troops and Carriages around Mount Atlas, 1661. [Marriage of Cosimo III and Margherita Luisa d Orleans]

Entrance of the Prince of Tuscany, 1661. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Entrance of the Prince of Tuscany, 1661

The Vase of the Medici, 1656. Creator: Stefano della Bella
The Vase of the Medici, 1656

Maria Magdalena, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Wife of Cosimo II de Medici 1589, 1613

Il Mondo Festeggiante: Entrance of Cosimo III de Medici, 1661

Cosimo de Medici, Prince of Tuscany, and His Wife, Marguerite Louise d Orleans, 1661

Portrait of Cosimo de Medici and Marguerite Louise d Orleans, His Wife, 1661

Asterion, from the series Vessels of the Argonauts for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de Medici in Florence, 1608, 1608

View of the scene in which is represented the Judgment of Paris (Prospettiva della scena in cui si rappresento il Giuditio do Paride)

Plate 12: Atalanta led by Diana (Atalata condoti da Diana), accompanied by warriors bearing shields and spears, from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage

Plate 10: Agamemnon and Menelaus seated in a boat accompanied by other figures including Vulcan (Agamennone et Menelao Argn)

Plate 9: Argonauts Hicleus and Naucleus led in the float of Neptune (Hicleo e Naucleo Argon. condotti nel carro di Nattunno), with male sea creatures blowing horns from the water below

Plate 7: Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide, from The magnificent pageant on the Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 8: Polyphemus and Palemonius led by Ceres (Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere), with sterncastle in the form of a volcano

Plate 18: Orpheus led by Bacchus (Orfeo condotto da Bacco), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 16: Ship of musicians with the sea god Claucus and tritons (Barcha di musici rapra Clauco dio marino e Tritoni), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for

Plate 16: The Argonaut Asterion led by a young figure of lightning (Asterione argonote condoti da Giove fulmina), with two female figures seated between Asterion and the figure of lightning

Plate 14: The Argonauts Eurytus, Echion, and Aethalides (Eurito Echione e Etalide Argonote), led by Mercury in the form of a peacock

Plate 15: Rivers and goddesses, with floating islands guided by pole bearers, female figures seated on a dolphin and a tortoise, and three female musicians seated on a floating scallop shell

Plate 13: Argonauts Meleager and Tydeus led by Cupid (Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of

Calais and Zetes led by Boreas and Oreithyia (Calai e Zeti condotti da Borea et Oritia), with female-headed sea creatures at the prow and stern, and a tree at shipdeck center

The Argonauts led by Minerva (Reale dell armata di Argonuti con da Minerves), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 3: Captain of the army of Chalchis (Capitana del armata de Colco), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 2: The Argonaut Amphion led by Mercury (Anfione Argon. condotto da Mercurio), with a fantastic beast head at the prow and Amphion seated at the stern

Plate 1: Ship of Hercules (Barcha del Hercole), with dragon-headed prow and Hercules on platform behind oarsmen and standing soldiers

Frontispiece to The Battles of the Old Testament with the arms of the Medici Crowned by Two Putti, 1660

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Cosimo de Medici: A Renaissance Icon of Italy Step into the rich history of Italy and you will undoubtedly encounter the name Cosimo de Medici. This influential figure, born in 1519, left an indelible mark on Italian politics, art, and culture. As I stand before the iconic Colosseum amphitheatre in Rome, built centuries ago by Emperor Vespasian, I can't help but imagine Cosimo's awe as he explored this magnificent structure, and is here that his passion for architecture was ignited – a passion that would later shape his legacy. In Lucas Vorsterman's portrait of Cosimo I de Medici from 1610-50, we catch a glimpse of his regal presence. The intricate details capture not only his physical appearance but also the power and authority he commanded as Duke of Tuscany. Moving beyond portraits to landscapes, Giovanni Battista Falda's depiction of Villa Medici transports us to a place where elegance meets tranquility. This grand residence served as a testament to Cosimo's refined taste and love for beauty. Pope Pius V recognized Cosimo's influence during an audience they shared in 1575-99. Their meeting symbolized the close relationship between church and state during this period – one that allowed Cosimo to further expand his reach across Tuscany. Engravings depicting various aspects of Cosimo's life showcase both his public persona and personal relationships. Whether it be receiving friends or engaging with clients, these illustrations reveal a man who valued connections and fostered loyalty among those around him. One cannot discuss Cosimo without acknowledging his role in trade fairs like those depicted in Champagne circa 1300. His support for commerce helped fuel economic growth throughout Italy - an enduring legacy still felt today. Finally, Il Vecchio’s oil painting from 1518 captures young Cosimo at the cusp of adulthood.