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Hace 3 días · This two-handled vase, made in a single block of red jasper, sits on a circular silver base, decorated with large opposing flute design and inserts in translucent enamel, with plant and floral motifs.
Hace 3 días · He describes the meeting between Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici, known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, and Michelangelo. This identification is helped by two elements: the first one is the shield with the six Medici spheres lying at Michelangelo's feet, on the left of the sculptural group; the second is the object being sculpted by ...
Hace 3 días · Within the grand ducal abode of Pitti Palace, in the heart of Florence, lies a building whose construction and décor reflect the history of Tuscany’s rulers. This is the Palazzina della Meridiana, or Sundial Villa, a south-western extension joined to the palace by a long corridor and several flights of stairs.
Hace 2 días · Lorenzo de' Medici. Lorenzo de' Medici, known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was born in 1449 and is considered one of the most notable patrons of the Renaissance. He assumed leadership of Florence at a young age after the death of his father, Piero de' Medici. Lorenzo was a diplomat, politician, and a significant figure in the world of art and ...
Hace 4 días · Lorenzo de’ Medici is arguably the most celebrated member of the family. Known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, his patronage of the arts and humanism had a lasting impact on the Renaissance. Catherine de’ Medici, queen consort of France, played a pivotal role in European politics during her time, exercising considerable influence during her sons’ reigns.
Hace 5 días · Cousin of Lorenzo II de' Medici, Duke of Urbino, son of Giuliano de' Medici who was the brother of Lorenzo the Magnificent. Elected to the Papacy, becoming Pope Clement VII . Cardinal Ippolito de' Medici
Hace 6 días · In 1515, the solemn visit of Pope Leo X (Giovanni de' Medici, son of Lorenzo the Magnificent) to his native city signalled the return of the Medici signoria after the Republican interlude. The city's finest artists participated in the creation of ephemeral decorative displays.
