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De Medici Collection

"De Medici: A Legacy of Power, Art, and Turmoil" Step into the world of De Medici, a prominent Italian family that left an indelible mark on history

Background imageDe Medici Collection: The Wedding by Proxy of Marie de Medici to King Henry IV, after the painting by Peter Paul Rubens

The Wedding by Proxy of Marie de Medici to King Henry IV, after the painting by Peter Paul Rubens
3506148 The Wedding by Proxy of Marie de Medici to King Henry IV, after the painting by Peter Paul Rubens, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Cosimo III de Medici

Cosimo III de Medici
6266286 Cosimo III de Medici; (add.info.: Cosimo III de Medici, 1642-1723. 6th Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Tomb of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici with Evening and Dawn

Tomb of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici with Evening and Dawn
7278122 Tomb of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici with Evening and Dawn by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici with Evening and Dawn)

Background imageDe Medici Collection: The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco)

The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco)
3493741 The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: by Benozzo di Lese di Sandro Gozzoli (1420-97))

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c. 1543 (oil on wood)

Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c. 1543 (oil on wood)
5614496 Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c.1543 (oil on wood) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); 59x46 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Corale B 26 c. 113r Historiated initial C depicting the Presentation in

Corale B 26 c. 113r Historiated initial C depicting the Presentation in
BAT179198 Corale B 26 c.113r Historiated initial C depicting the Presentation in the Temple, with a portrait of Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-92) by a column on the right hand side (vellum)

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Corale B 26 c. 113r Historiated initial C depicting the Presentation in

Corale B 26 c. 113r Historiated initial C depicting the Presentation in
BAT179197 Corale B 26 c.113r Historiated initial C depicting the Presentation in the Temple, with a portrait of Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449-92) by a column on the right hand side (vellum)

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Catherine of Medici, Queen of France, as Widow (oil on paper)

Catherine of Medici, Queen of France, as Widow (oil on paper)
3959927 Catherine of Medici, Queen of France, as Widow (oil on paper) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); 37.5 x 26.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: late copy)

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Marie de Medici, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World

Marie de Medici, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World
3714033 Marie de Medici, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie de Medici, 1575-1642)

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Cosimo I de Medici, c. 1550s (oil on wood)

Cosimo I de Medici, c. 1550s (oil on wood)
3492979 Cosimo I de Medici, c.1550s (oil on wood) by Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-72) (studio of); 95.9x70.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (II Vecchio) (1389-1463

Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (II Vecchio) (1389-1463
BAT209836 Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (II Vecchio) (1389-1463) copied from Jacopo Pontormo (1494-1557) painting of 1518 by Pieroni, Alessandro (1550-1607); Museo e Galleria Mozzi Bardini, Florence

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Portrait of a Woman, c. 1550 (oil on wood)

Portrait of a Woman, c. 1550 (oil on wood)
5673781 Portrait of a Woman, c.1550 (oil on wood) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); 60 x 48.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Portrait of Bernardetto de Medici, ca 1547. Creator: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Portrait of Bernardetto de Medici, ca 1547. Creator: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Portrait of Bernardetto de Medici, ca 1547. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageDe Medici Collection: View of the dome of the Palace of the Tuilleries, from Various views of remarkable pla

View of the dome of the Palace of the Tuilleries, from Various views of remarkable places in Italy and France (Diverses vues d endroits remarquables d Italie et de France), 1649-51

Background imageDe Medici Collection: The palace of Catherine de Medici, called the Tuilleries, from Various views of remark

The palace of Catherine de Medici, called the Tuilleries, from Various views of remarkable places in Italy and France (Diverses vues d endroits remarquables d Italie et de France), 1649-51

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany, ca. 1634. Creator: Stefano della Bella

Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany, ca. 1634. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany, ca. 1634

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Banquet of the Piacevoli, 1627. Creator: Stefano della Bella

Banquet of the Piacevoli, 1627. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Banquet of the Piacevoli, 1627

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Portrait of Francesco de Medici, 1634. Creator: Stefano della Bella

Portrait of Francesco de Medici, 1634. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Portrait of Francesco de Medici, 1634

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Two putti presenting cups full of gold to a putto in the guise of the god of riches

Two putti presenting cups full of gold to a putto in the guise of the god of riches, from a series of tapestries made for Leo X, ca. 1530-40

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Three putti before a large garland, the one in the middle rides an ostrich, from a

Three putti before a large garland, the one in the middle rides an ostrich, from a series of tapestries made for Leo X, ca. 1530-40

Background imageDe Medici Collection: A monkey holding a bound putto standing on a garland in front of which are two winged p

A monkey holding a bound putto standing on a garland in front of which are two winged putti, from a series of tapestries made for Leo X, 1530-60

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Marie de Medicis, reine de France. Creator: Jean Morin

Marie de Medicis, reine de France. Creator: Jean Morin
Marie de Medicis, reine de France

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Feste nelle nozze de don Francesco Medici gran duca di Toscana; et della... sig

Feste nelle nozze de don Francesco Medici gran duca di Toscana; et della... sig. Bianca Cappello, Florence, October 14, 1579, 1579

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Plate 12: Allegory on the Discord in France, from Caspar Barlaeus

Plate 12: Allegory on the Discord in France, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Plate 5a: Marie de Medici as Berecynthia, from Caspar Barlaeus

Plate 5a: Marie de Medici as Berecynthia, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Background imageDe Medici Collection: City magistrates taking leave of Marie de Medici before the town hall

City magistrates taking leave of Marie de Medici before the town hall, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Plate 9: Allegory on the Discord in France, from Caspar Barlaeus

Plate 9: Allegory on the Discord in France, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Plate 7: The Marriage of Francisco I de Medici and Johanna of Austria

Plate 7: The Marriage of Francisco I de Medici and Johanna of Austria, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Background imageDe Medici Collection: The Tomb of Giuliano de Medici from The Tombs of the Medici, 1570

The Tomb of Giuliano de Medici from The Tombs of the Medici, 1570

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Album with Prints recording the Festivities and Decorations organized in Florence for

Album with Prints recording the Festivities and Decorations organized in Florence for the 1589 Wedding of Archduke Ferdinand de Medici and Christine of Lorraine, 1589-1592

Background imageDe Medici Collection: The Tuileries Garden, 1680. 1680. Creator: Adam Perelle

The Tuileries Garden, 1680. 1680. Creator: Adam Perelle
The Tuileries Garden, 1680

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Giuliano de Medici (1479-1516), Duke of Nemours. Creator: Workshop (?) of Raphael (Italian

Giuliano de Medici (1479-1516), Duke of Nemours. Creator: Workshop (?) of Raphael (Italian
Giuliano de Medici (1479-1516), Duke of Nemours

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Leo X, (1475-1521), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Leo X, (1475-1521), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Leo X, (1475-1521), 1830. Pope Leo X (1475-1521) born into the prominent political and banking Medici family of Florence, pope from 9 March 1513 to his death in 1521 he was a patron of the arts

Background imageDe Medici Collection: The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Luxembourg Palace built 1615-1645 to designs of Salomon de Brosse as a royal residence for Marie de Medici

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Cosmo De Medici, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Cosmo De Medici, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cosmo De Medici, 1890. Cosimo di Giovanni de Medici (1389-1464), Italian banker and politician, the first member of the Medici rulers of Florence during much of the Italian Renaissance

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Reception Room of Catherine de Medicis, palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1889. Creator

Reception Room of Catherine de Medicis, palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1889. Creator
Reception Room of Catherine de Medicis, palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1889. The apartments of Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), queen of France. Stereocard. [J F Jarvis, Washington DC, USA, 1889]

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Cosmo De Medici as One of the Wise Men, c1930. Creator: Unknown

Cosmo De Medici as One of the Wise Men, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Cosmo De Medici as One of the Wise Men, c1930. Italian banker and politician Cosimo de Medici (1389-1464) depicted kneeling in front of the Virgin in a nativity scene

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Kings and noblemen playing cards, 15th century, (1849). Creator: E Hauger

Kings and noblemen playing cards, 15th century, (1849). Creator: E Hauger
Kings and noblemen playing cards, 15th century, (1849). Le revers du Jeu des Suisses, (The other side of the Swiss game, or the Card Game of the Kings and the Pope)

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Cosimo De Medici, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Cosimo De Medici, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Cosimo De Medici, (1933). Portrait of Italian banker and politician Cosimo de Medici (1389-1464), the first member of the Medici political dynasty that served as de facto rulers of Florence during

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Leo X, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Leo X, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Leo X, (1933). Portrait of Pope Leo X (1475-1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, after a painting made c1517 by Raphael

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Lorenzo De Medici, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Lorenzo De Medici, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Lorenzo De Medici, (1933). Portrait of Italian politician Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492). Known as the Magnificent, he was a diplomat and patron of scholars, artists and poets

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Cosimo III de Medici, 1642 - 1723, 6th Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany; Italy

Cosimo III de Medici, 1642 - 1723, 6th Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany; Italy

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884)

Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884). Artist: C Aplante
Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884). Marie (1573-1642) was the second wife of Henry IV

Background imageDe Medici Collection: A lady of the court, Marie de Medici as a widow, and a gentleman, c1620 (1882-1884)

A lady of the court, Marie de Medici as a widow, and a gentleman, c1620 (1882-1884). Marie de Medici married King Henry IV of France in 1600

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Giuliano de Medici, early 16th century, (1929). Artist: Raphael

Giuliano de Medici, early 16th century, (1929). Artist: Raphael
Giuliano de Medici, early 16th century, (1929). Portrait of Giuliano (1479-1516), one of the sons of Lorenzo the Magnificent. Illustration from the Apollo Volume IX, no 53, (May 1929)

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Marie de Medici, Queen Consort of Henry IV of France. Artist: Geoffroy

Marie de Medici, Queen Consort of Henry IV of France. Artist: Geoffroy
Marie de Medici. Marie (1573-1642) was the second wife of Henry IV. She acted as regent for their son, Louis XIII, after Henry was assassinated in 1610

Background imageDe Medici Collection: Episodes of the Life of Famous Painters: Michelangelo, (c1900)

Episodes of the Life of Famous Painters: Michelangelo, (c1900). Torrigiano, a jealous fellow student, breaks Michelangelos (1475-1564) nose




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"De Medici: A Legacy of Power, Art, and Turmoil" Step into the world of De Medici, a prominent Italian family that left an indelible mark on history. From their lavish tombs to their influential reigns, this caption explores the captivating moments in the life of De Medici. Marvel at the grandeur of the Tomb of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici with Evening and Dawn. This masterpiece showcases not only artistic brilliance but also pays homage to one of the most significant figures in Renaissance Florence. Delve into The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco), a mesmerizing depiction that narrates a biblical tale while reflecting upon De Medici's patronage for art and culture during this era. Witness how Protestantism and the French Wars of Religion shaped France under Francis II and Charles IX's rule through vivid color lithographs. These images capture both religious fervor and political turmoil that defined an entire epoch. Gaze upon Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c. 1543 (oil on wood), which immortalizes a woman known for her beauty as well as her influence over her husband Cosimo I de Medici. Her elegance radiates from every brushstroke. Uncover Corale B 26 c. 113r Historiated initial C depicting the Presentation in all its intricate detail—a testament to De Medici's support for religious music and devotion within society. Discover Catherine de Medici, Queen of France, as Widow (oil on paper). This painting captures her strength amidst adversity after losing her husband Henry II—showcasing resilience befitting a queen who would shape European politics for decades to come. Explore Marie de Medici's fascinating story through Ward and Locks Illustrated History of World—an illustration capturing her journey from Italy to becoming Queen Consort in France—a tale filled with love affairs, power struggles, and ultimately exile. Admire Cosimo I de Medici, c.