Medici Collection (#7)

Nostradamus writing his prophecies (b / w engraving)
243042 Nostradamus writing his prophecies (b/w engraving) by SauvA©, Jean (c.1635-after 1692); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a ceiling, Villa Medicea di Careggi (fresco)
BEN276608 Detail of a ceiling, Villa Medicea di Careggi (fresco) by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Villa Medicea di Careggi, Florence, Tuscany

Detail of a fresco, Villa Medicea di Careggi (fresco)
BEN276606 Detail of a fresco, Villa Medicea di Careggi (fresco) by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Villa Medicea di Careggi, Florence, Tuscany

Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (engraving)
965953 Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IX and Catherine de Medici)

The Library, 1441 (photo)
BAT102160 The Library, 1441 (photo) by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Church of San Marco, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Cosimo II de Medici (1590-1621) (oil on canvas)
KAB125289 Portrait of Cosimo II de Medici (1590-1621) (oil on canvas) by Jacopo da Empoli (c.1554-1640) (and workshop); Palazzo Comunale, Prato, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Interior courtyard
VLS60442 Interior courtyard by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Plateau d Aiguiere en Argent repousse, execute pour la Maison de Medicis, attribue a Benvenuto Cellini mais
5199851 Plateau d Aiguiere en Argent repousse, execute pour la Maison de Medicis, attribue a Benvenuto Cellini mais probablement de Gaspero Mola (engraving) by Italian School

Cosme Ier et Alexandre de Medicis, Fac-simile d une Gravure de Martin Rota
5199610 Cosme Ier et Alexandre de Medicis, Fac-simile d une Gravure de Martin Rota, d apres l Epreuve du British Museum (engraving) by Italian School

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863914 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

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)

Carved Throne belonging to Julian di Medici (engraving)
965710 Carved Throne belonging to Julian di Medici (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved Throne belonging to Julian di Medici, San Donato Collection)

The Baths of Catherine de Medicis, at Blois (engraving)
3649488 The Baths of Catherine de Medicis, at Blois (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baths of Catherine de Medicis, at Blois)

Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (engraving)
820526 Portrait of Cosimo de Medici (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosimo de Medici, the first of the Medici political dynasty)

Study after Michelangelos Giorno, c. 1550-55 (chalk on paper)
3619748 Study after Michelangelos Giorno, c.1550-55 (chalk on paper) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 35x50.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Tomb of Piero and Giovanni de Medici, c. 1472 (detail of 3508274)
3508273 Tomb of Piero and Giovanni de Medici, c.1472 (detail of 3508274) by Verrocchio, Andrea del (1435-88); Old Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Italia, Toscana, Firenze)

Portrait of Leopoldo de Medici at four years of age (oil on canvas)
3513092 Portrait of Leopoldo de Medici at four years of age (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); Vasarian Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano), Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Portrait of Giovan Carlo de Medici at ten years of age (oil on canvas)
3513091 Portrait of Giovan Carlo de Medici at ten years of age (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); Vasarian Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano), Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Exiled to Blois, Marie de Medicis and her suite quit the Louvre (colour litho)
2795469 Exiled to Blois, Marie de Medicis and her suite quit the Louvre (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exiled to Blois)

Catherine de Medicis, Femme de Henri II (coloured engraving)
2799537 Catherine de Medicis, Femme de Henri II (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine de Medicis, Femme de Henri II)

Basilica Saint-Denis, the Valois Tower (engraving) (see also 414688, 414689)
XIR414690 Basilica Saint-Denis, the Valois Tower (engraving) (see also 414688, 414689) by French School, (17th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux

View of the Villa Medici, Ottaviano (oil on canvas)
704130 View of the Villa Medici, Ottaviano (oil on canvas) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; French, out of copyright

Cosimo I with his Spanish and German guards who followed him always
LLM461667 Cosimo I with his Spanish and German guards who followed him always by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marlay Cutting IT. 35r The Vision of Pope Leo the Great and border fragments from a missal
FIT276982 Marlay Cutting IT.35r The Vision of Pope Leo the Great and border fragments from a missal of Pope Clement VII, after 1523 (parchment) by Raymond, Vincent (fl)

Detail of the ceiling of the cellar, Villa Medicea di Careggi (photo)
BEN276603 Detail of the ceiling of the cellar, Villa Medicea di Careggi (photo) by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Villa Medicea di Careggi, Florence, Tuscany

Cosimo I de Medicis (1519-74) bathroom
BAT246082 Cosimo I de Medicis (1519-74) bathroom by Italian School; Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

The Studiolo di Francesco I, 1572 (photo)
BEN82543 The Studiolo di Francesco I, 1572 (photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

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

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863917 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863916 Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

French gentleman in ancient costume, 17th century
5855335 French gentleman in ancient costume, 17th century. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: French gentleman in ancient costume, 17th century)

Catherine de Medici Portrait
3773511 Catherine de Medici Portrait by Clouet, Jean (1485/90-1540) (after); (add.info.: Catherine de Medici. Portrait of the Queen of France. After an miniature by Jean Clouet circa 1570)

Jean de Medicis dit Jean des Bandes noires, 1498-1526, Fac-simile d un Portrait de Dominicus Custodis
5199649 Jean de Medicis dit Jean des Bandes noires, 1498-1526, Fac-simile d un Portrait de Dominicus Custodis, British Museum (engraving) by Italian School

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

Helmet of Cosimo II (1590-1621) Italian, 1608
BEN119162 Helmet of Cosimo II (1590-1621) Italian, 1608 by Mola, Gaspare (c.1580-1640); 28cm cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Portrait of Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), 1565. Creator: Clouet, Francois
Portrait of Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), 1565. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Truth and Justice. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
Truth and Justice

Genius with the Medici Coat-of-Arms, 1605. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
Genius with the Medici Coat-of-Arms, 1605

The Medici Collar, 1897. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Medici Collar, 1897

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

Il Tedeschino, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Il Tedeschino, 1637

Emblem. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Emblem

Le Nozze degli Dei: Frontispiece, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Le Nozze degli Dei: Frontispiece, 1637. [Le Nozze Degli Dei Favola dell Ab Gio. Carlo Coppola. Rappresentata in Musica in Firenze Nelle Reali Nozze de Serenissimi Gran Duchi de Toschana Ferdinando II

Title Page for "Entry into Rome of His Excellency the Polish Ambassador", 1633
Title Page for " Entry into Rome of His Excellency the Polish Ambassador", 1633

The Inhabited Tree, probably 1653. Creator: Stefano della Bella
The Inhabited Tree, probably 1653

Title Page for "Plusieurs Testes Coiffees a la Persienne", 1650
Title Page for " Plusieurs Testes Coiffees a la Persienne", 1650

Arms with a Dedication to Grand Duke Ferdinand II. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Arms with a Dedication to Grand Duke Ferdinand II

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"Medici: A Renaissance Legacy Unveiled" Step into the world of Medici, a name synonymous with power, patronage, and artistic brilliance. From the brushstrokes of Gozzoli to the intellectual prowess of Galileo and Cosmo De Medic, this influential family has left an indelible mark on history. Intricate frescoes by Benozzo di Lese transport us back to 15th-century Florence, where religious fervor intertwines with artistic grandeur. "Religio Medici" captures the essence of faith in vibrant colors that ignite our souls. The Florentines' renunciation of worldly pleasures under Savonarola's command echoes through time. An unknown artist's masterpiece from 1890 immortalizes this pivotal moment when society embraced simplicity over extravagance. Lorenzo the Magnificent emerges as a towering figure among his kin. As ruler and patron, he nurtured talents like Botticelli, whose ethereal works continue to captivate hearts today. The Villa Medici stands as a testament to their refined taste and love for beauty. Marie de Medici adds a touch of regal elegance to the narrative. As Queen of France, her portrait exudes grace and strength befitting her noble lineage. Her presence transcends borders as she becomes an emblematic figure in European history. Traveling beyond Florence's boundaries brings us face-to-face with Giraffes at Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris – an exotic gift from distant lands symbolizing curiosity and exploration fostered by the Medicis' support for scientific advancements. The Fontaine de Medicis whispers tales of opulence amidst nature's embrace within Marie de Medici's beloved garden sanctuary. Its cascading waters mirror both tranquility and ambition – qualities inherent in this remarkable dynasty. Diamante de Medici remains shrouded in mystery within NiccolA Fiorentino's circle; yet her enigmatic presence hints at the influential women who shaped Medici's destiny.