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Laurent De Medicis Collection

Laurent de Medicis, also known as Laurent the Magnificent, was a prominent figure in Florentine history during the 15th century

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Lorenzo de Medici

Lorenzo de Medici
5305277 Lorenzo de Medici.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492) an Italian statesman and de factor ruler of the Florentine Republic

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Letter from Lorenzo de Medici (Lorenzo de Medici known as The Magnificent)

Letter from Lorenzo de Medici (Lorenzo de Medici known as The Magnificent)
BEN5473953 Letter from Lorenzo de Medici (Lorenzo de Medici known as The Magnificent, 1449-1492) to his father Piero di Cosimo de Medici (Peter de Medici, 1416-1469) in Caroggi, Cafaggiolo (Italy)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492

Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492
3083165 Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian statesman known as Lorenzo the Magnificent. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Tomb of Laurent de Medici: detail of the face of Aurora. Marble sculpture made by Michelangelo

Tomb of Laurent de Medici: detail of the face of Aurora. Marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti known as
BEN5463571 Tomb of Laurent de Medici: detail of the face of Aurora. Marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti known as Michelangelo (Michelangelo or Michelangelo, 1475 - 1564), 1531

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (metal)

Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (metal)
3520281 Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (metal); (add.info.: Coin depicting Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492) Italian statesman

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) says the Magnificent (Lorenzo de Medici) mecene

Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) says the Magnificent (Lorenzo de Medici) mecene
ELD4904697 Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) says the Magnificent (Lorenzo de Medici) mecene and the young Michelangelo Buonarroti called Michelangelo (1475-1564)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico)

Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico) sitting in the middle of the artists
GIM5038382 Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico) sitting in the middle of the artists, Fresco by Ottavio Vannini (1585 1643) - Museo degli argenti

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The adoration of the magi, detail, 1475 (tempera on wood)

The adoration of the magi, detail, 1475 (tempera on wood)
LRI4570977 The adoration of the magi, detail, 1475 (tempera on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The cavalcade of the Magi, detail, 1459 (fresco)

The cavalcade of the Magi, detail, 1459 (fresco)
LRI4623002 The cavalcade of the Magi, detail, 1459 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Statue of Laurent de Medicis, known as Laurent the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) (1449-1492)

Statue of Laurent de Medicis, known as Laurent the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) (1449-1492)
YOU4419700 Statue of Laurent de Medicis, known as Laurent the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) (1449-1492), son of Peter I of Medicis, Florentine statesman

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: War of the pazzi: the return of Laurent de Medicis (1449-1492) to Florence

War of the pazzi: the return of Laurent de Medicis (1449-1492) to Florence
ELD4855050 War of the pazzi: the return of Laurent de Medicis (1449-1492) to Florence, victorious over the alliance of the pope and the Neapolitans

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Madonna del Magnificat or 'Madonna (Virgin) has child and five angels', 1481-1483: lower left

Madonna del Magnificat or "Madonna (Virgin) has child and five angels", 1481-1483: lower left
GIM5038429 Madonna del Magnificat or " Madonna (Virgin) has child and five angels", 1481-1483: lower left, Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico (Laurent de Medici)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Effigy of Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (bronze medal)

Effigy of Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (bronze medal)
LRI4582788 Effigy of Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (bronze medal) by Forzore Spinelli, Niccolo di (Niccolo Fiorentino) (1430-1514); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Effigy of Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (bronze medal)

Effigy of Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (bronze medal)
LRI4582785 Effigy of Lorenzo de Medici, 15th century (bronze medal) by Forzore Spinelli, Niccolo di (Niccolo Fiorentino) (1430-1514); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The resurrection of Christ (The sleeping soldier is represented as Laurent de Medici

The resurrection of Christ (The sleeping soldier is represented as Laurent de Medici
LRI4677593 The resurrection of Christ (The sleeping soldier is represented as Laurent de Medici (Lorenzo il magnifico) Polychrome terracotta relief by Andrea del Verrocchio (1437-1488)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Portrait of Pope Leo X (1475-1521), son of Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492

Portrait of Pope Leo X (1475-1521), son of Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492
GIA4815781 Portrait of Pope Leo X (1475-1521), son of Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico) surrounded by Cardinals Luigi de Rossi and Giulio de Medici

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The Voyage of the Magi Cortege des rois mages de Jerusalem a Bethleem calls in Italian

The Voyage of the Magi Cortege des rois mages de Jerusalem a Bethleem calls in Italian
LRI4572660 The Voyage of the Magi Cortege des rois mages de Jerusalem a Bethleem calls in Italian " Viaggio dei Magi" or " Cavalcata dei Magi" Detail of the young mage in the face

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: La Renommee ovatifies the exploits of Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico

La Renommee ovatifies the exploits of Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico
LRI4582634 La Renommee ovatifies the exploits of Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico (Laurent de Medici le Magnifico) (1449-1492) Fresco by Cecco Bravo (Francesco Montelatici) (1607-1661)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The Voyage of the Magi Cortege des rois mages de Jerusalem a Bethleem calls in Italian

The Voyage of the Magi Cortege des rois mages de Jerusalem a Bethleem calls in Italian
LRI4575762 The Voyage of the Magi Cortege des rois mages de Jerusalem a Bethleem calls in Italian " Viaggio dei Magi" or " Cavalcata dei Magi" Detail of the young mage in the face

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Portrait medal of Lorenzo de Medici, known as the Magnificent (Bronze, 15th century)

Portrait medal of Lorenzo de Medici, known as the Magnificent (Bronze, 15th century)
LRI4624015 Portrait medal of Lorenzo de Medici, known as the Magnificent (Bronze, 15th century) by Spinelli, Nicolo (1430-1514); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) detail of Dawn, 1520-24 (marble)

The Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) detail of Dawn, 1520-24 (marble)
XIR199147 The Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) detail of Dawn, 1520-24 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Procession of the Magi with Laurent the Magnificent(fresco, 15th century)

Procession of the Magi with Laurent the Magnificent(fresco, 15th century)
LRI4622990 Procession of the Magi with Laurent the Magnificent(fresco, 15th century) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Madonna of the Magnificat or Virgin with Child and five angels (tempera on wood

Madonna of the Magnificat or Virgin with Child and five angels (tempera on wood
LRI4576298 Madonna of the Magnificat or Virgin with Child and five angels (tempera on wood, 1481-1483) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) 1520-34 (marble)

Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) 1520-34 (marble)
ALG155467 Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) 1520-34 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, detail of Dusk (marble)

Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, detail of Dusk (marble)
BAT52678 Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, detail of Dusk (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) detail of Dawn, 1520-24 (marble)

The Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) detail of Dawn, 1520-24 (marble)
ALG232642 The Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) detail of Dawn, 1520-24 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Laurent de Medicis, Bronze (engraving)

Laurent de Medicis, Bronze (engraving)
3645400 Laurent de Medicis, Bronze (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurent de Medicis, Bronze. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Medallion representing Lorenzo de Medici, known as the Magnificent (bronze, 15th century)

Medallion representing Lorenzo de Medici, known as the Magnificent (bronze, 15th century)
LRI4623857 Medallion representing Lorenzo de Medici, known as the Magnificent (bronze, 15th century) by Spinelli, Nicolo (1430-1514); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Bronze medal on the Pazzi conspiracy (1478)

Bronze medal on the Pazzi conspiracy (1478)
LRI4623845 Bronze medal on the Pazzi conspiracy (1478) by Di Giovanni, Bertoldo (c.1420-91); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnifico: Lorenzo il Magnifico)

Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnifico: Lorenzo il Magnifico)
GIA4815685 Laurent de Medici (1449 - 1492) (Laurent the Magnifico: Lorenzo il Magnifico). Painting by Giorgio Vasari (1511 - 1574). Uffizi Museum. Florence

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (marble) (detail)

Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (marble) (detail)
BAT52677 Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici (marble) (detail) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Dusk and Dawn from the Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, designed 1521, carved 1524-34 (marble)

Dusk and Dawn from the Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, designed 1521, carved 1524-34 (marble)
BAT61660 Dusk and Dawn from the Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, designed 1521, carved 1524-34 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico

Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico
LRI4582623 Laurent de Medici (1449-1492) (Laurent the Magnificent: Lorenzo il Magnifico) sitting in the middle of Florentine artists He admires a head of fauna of Michelangelo (Michelangelo)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Laurent de Medicis also known as Laurent le Magnifico, 1449-1492 - Lorenzo de Medici

Laurent de Medicis also known as Laurent le Magnifico, 1449-1492 - Lorenzo de Medici
GIA4720415 Laurent de Medicis also known as Laurent le Magnifico, 1449-1492 - Lorenzo de Medici - the Magnificent, 1449-1492 - engraving - 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, detail of Dawn (marble)

Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, detail of Dawn (marble)
BAT52679 Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, detail of Dawn (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The adoration of the magi, 1475 (tempera on wood)

The adoration of the magi, 1475 (tempera on wood)
DEX5040749 The adoration of the magi, 1475 (tempera on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); (add.info)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Allegory of the death of Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico (Laurent de Medicis

Allegory of the death of Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico (Laurent de Medicis
LRI4582632 Allegory of the death of Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico (Laurent de Medicis) known as The Magnificent (1449-1492)

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, detail of Lorenzo de Medici

The Adoration of the Magi, detail of Lorenzo de Medici
LRI4570972 The Adoration of the Magi, detail of Lorenzo de Medici, called the Magnificent (tempera on wood, 1475) by Botticelli

Background imageLaurent De Medicis Collection: Portrait of Laurent the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) (oil on copper)

Portrait of Laurent the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) (oil on copper)
LRI4623848 Portrait of Laurent the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) (oil on copper) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence



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Laurent de Medicis, also known as Laurent the Magnificent, was a prominent figure in Florentine history during the 15th century. He was the son of Peter I of Medicis and played a significant role as a statesman in the Florentine Republic. One notable artwork that depicts Laurent is "The Adoration of the Magi" from 1475. In this detailed tempera on wood painting, Laurent can be seen among the crowd paying homage to baby Jesus alongside other important figures. Another depiction of Laurent can be found in "The Cavalcade of the Magi, " a fresco from 1459. This artwork showcases his participation in an elaborate procession celebrating the arrival of the three wise men. A magnificent statue by Gaetano Grazzini captures Laurence's essence. The sculpture portrays him with great dignity and power, reflecting his influential position within Florence. Laurent's military triumphs are also well-documented. In one scene titled "War of the Pazzi: The Return of Laurent de Medicis, " he is depicted returning victorious to Florence after defeating an alliance between Pope Sixtus IV and Neapolitans. The crowd cheers for their ruler, highlighting his popularity among his people. Not only did Laurent excel politically and militarily but he also had a deep appreciation for art and culture. He is featured prominently in Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece "Madonna del Magnificat. " Positioned at lower left, Lorenzo de Medici il Magnifico gazes upon Mary holding baby Jesus surrounded by five angels. However, not all moments were filled with celebration for Laurent. On April 26th, 1478, during mass at Florence Cathedral (Duomo Santa Maria dell Fiore), tragedy struck when an assassination attempt known as "La Congiura dei Pazzi" took place. Despite this threat to his life, Laurent managed to survive and continue leading the Florentine Republic.