Medici Giovanni De Collection

Portrait of Giovanni de Medici, 1550. Creator: Enea Vico
Portrait of Giovanni de Medici, 1550

Portrait of a Boy, thought to be Giovanni de Medici (1543-1562), 1545-1570. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Boy, thought to be Giovanni de Medici (1543-1562), 1545-1570

Pope Leo X and Cardinals Ludovico de Rossi and Giulio de Medici. Copy after Raphael, 1821

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

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

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

Plate 24: Charles V crowned Emperor by the Pope; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Portrait of Giovanni de Medici facing right within an elaborate cartouche flanked by Victory at the left and Mars at right, winged figures holding Medici coat of arms top center, 1550

John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Lodovico de Medici (1498-1526) Italian condottiero who carried arms for Pope Leo X and Francis I of France, shot in battle near Governolo

Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Paolo Giovio (1483-1552) Italian physician, historian, biographer, and prelate. Assigned chair of Moral Philosophy

Luther, (1483-1546), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Luther, (1483-1546), 1830. Martin Luther (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation

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

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Medici Giovanni de' Medici, also known as Pope Leo X, was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. Born into the powerful Medici family of Florence, he rose to become one of the most influential leaders of his time. As pope, he was known for his lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts. Giovanni de' Medici was a skilled diplomat and politician, using his connections and influence to navigate the complex political landscape of 16th century Europe. He played a key role in shaping the course of history through his alliances with other powerful rulers and his support for various causes. Despite his reputation for extravagance, Giovanni de' Medici was also a devout Catholic who worked to promote religious reform within the church. He convened important councils and issued decrees aimed at addressing corruption and promoting spiritual renewal. In addition to his political and religious achievements, Giovanni de' Medici was also a lover of art and culture. He commissioned famous artists such as Raphael and Michelangelo to create masterpieces that still inspire awe today.