House Of Medici Collection

Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici (1540-1557) - Allori
FIA5394874 Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici (1540-1557) - Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607) - ca 1555 - Oil on wood - 116x90 - Art History Museum, Vienne by Allori

The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Statue of Cosimo I de' Medici, 16th century (marble)
BEN5476156 Portrait of Statue of Cosimo I de' Medici, 16th century (marble); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Cosimo I, 1519-1574)

Portrait of Cosimo I de' Medici, 16th century (marble)
BEN5476144 Portrait of Cosimo I de' Medici, 16th century (marble); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Cosimo I, 1519-1574)

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

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

Tomb of Henry II and Catherine de Medici. Bronze statue with the effigy of Queen Catherine de' Medici
BEN5481313 Tomb of Henry II and Catherine de Medici. Bronze statue with the effigy of Queen Catherine de' Medici (Caterina de Medici) (1519-1589) overlooking the tomb, 1560-1570

Peace of the Pruth (1711): Catherine Iere of Russia advises her wife Peter I the Great, Emperor of Russia
XEE5032155 Peace of the Pruth (1711): Catherine Iere of Russia advises her wife Peter I the Great, Emperor of Russia, to sign the peace of Pruth in 1711 with the empire of Turkey; (add.info)

Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)
JEB4858989 Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)

The regent Marie de Medicis and her favourite Concino Concini, Marquis d'Anchor (1575-1617)
ELD4901145 The regent Marie de Medicis and her favourite Concino Concini, Marquis d'Anchor (1575-1617). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Portrait of the Queen of France Marie de Medicis (1576-1642) Engraving of the 19th century
FAT4301404 Portrait of the Queen of France Marie de Medicis (1576-1642) Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of the Queen of France Marie de Medicis (1576-1642)

Marie de Medici, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical
FLO4656646 Marie de Medici, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving)
1761304 A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving); (add.info.: A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 The King stands at left with his mother)

Statue of Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I, 1519-1574). Sculpture by Bandinelli Baccio (1488-1560), 16th century
BEN5476163 Statue of Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I, 1519-1574). Sculpture by Bandinelli Baccio (1488-1560), 16th century

San Giovannino and Palazzo Medici - Riccardi. View of the Church of San Giovannino
BEN5475668 San Giovannino and Palazzo Medici - Riccardi. View of the Church of San Giovannino and the Medici Riccardi Palace in Florence, Italy. Drawing by Giuseppe Zocchi (1711-1767)

Gold coin decorated with a cross of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici)
BEN5479915 Gold coin decorated with a cross of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574) made by the medalist Pietro Paolo Galeotti (1520-1584) 1537-1557 Diam

The architects Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) and Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455)
BEN5461611 The architects Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) and Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455) present to Cosimo de' Medici (Cosimo il Vecchio) (1389-1464) the model of the Basilica of San Lorenzo

Portrait of Marie de Medicis (1573-1642) at the castle of Angers in Maine et Loire
ELD4964882 Portrait of Marie de Medicis (1573-1642) at the castle of Angers in Maine et Loire (Portrait of Marie of Medicis at the castle of Angers)

Metal, wood and cork condensation hygrometer of the Accademia del Cimento, 17th century (object)
DEX5040788 Metal, wood and cork condensation hygrometer of the Accademia del Cimento, 17th century (object); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Metal)

Portrait of Cosimo (Cosme or Come) Ruggieri (Ruggeri or Rogier) astrologer
ELD4918959 Portrait of Cosimo (Cosme or Come) Ruggieri (Ruggeri or Rogier) astrologer and Florentine advisor to Catherine de Medicis (Portrait of florentine astrologer Cosimo Ruggieri)

Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)
JEB4859024 Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)

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.).

Tomb of Julian de Medici. Julian de' Medici (Giuliano de' Medici (1478-1516), then Duke of Nemours
BEN5480711 Tomb of Julian de Medici. Julian de' Medici (Giuliano de' Medici (1478-1516), then Duke of Nemours, is represented as emperor

Cylindrical wooden clock (right), late 16th century. Wooden solar clock, early 18th century (left) (object)
DEX5040792 Cylindrical wooden clock (right), late 16th century. Wooden solar clock, early 18th century (left) (object); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)
JEB4858955 Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)

Queen Catherine of Medicis (1519-1589) awakening her astrologer Cosimo Ruggieri (Come)
ELD4918853 Queen Catherine of Medicis (1519-1589) awakening her astrologer Cosimo Ruggieri (Come, cosm) suspected of conspiracy against King Charles IX, 1574

Marie de Medicis, second wife to Henri IV, King of the French. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704862 Marie de Medicis, second wife to Henri IV, King of the French. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Mountain of the Sciences, 1850
3507380 Mountain of the Sciences, 1850; (add.info.: Illuminated page depicting the 'Mountain of the Sciences' with Moses, The Dominican T)

Bringing News of Relief to Florence (colour litho)
8661454 Bringing News of Relief to Florence (colour litho) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing News of Relief to Florence)

Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574) planning the conquest of Siena in 1555. Detail
BEN5475972 Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574) planning the conquest of Siena in 1555. Detail. With a compass and a map on his desk, he is looking for a combat strategy

Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo) represented in Apollo surrounded by glory and virtue in the presence of Hercules
BEN5468509 Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo) represented in Apollo surrounded by glory and virtue in the presence of Hercules, a Nymph and Atlas

Gold coin with the effigy of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici)
BEN5479918 Gold coin with the effigy of the Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici (Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574) made by the medalist Pietro Paolo Galeotti (1520-1584) 1537-1557 Diam

Architecture: Decor (rhinoceros) at the back of the Cinquecento room. Symbol of Alexander de Medici
BEN5476933 Architecture: Decor (rhinoceros) at the back of the Cinquecento room. Symbol of Alexander de Medici. Made by Simone del Pollailo (Il Cronaca)

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

Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Giulio de Medici) 1478-1534
XEE5027439 Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Giulio de Medici) 1478-1534; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Giulio de Medici) 1478-1534); Stefano Bianchetti.

Portrait of Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589) at the castle of Chenonceaux in Indre et Loire
ELD4964810 Portrait of Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589) at the castle of Chenonceaux in Indre et Loire. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)

Frog thermometer for measuring body temperature, 17th century (object)
DEX5040789 Frog thermometer for measuring body temperature, 17th century (object); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Day of the Barricades: the regente Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589) meeting Duke Henry I of Guise (1549-1588)
ELD4870064 Day of the Barricades: the regente Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589) meeting Duke Henry I of Guise (1549-1588) head of the Holy League, 12/05/1588" (Henry I)

Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)
JEB4859013 Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)

Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)
JEB4858910 Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)

History of Religions: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Jules de Medicis, 1478-1534)
NWI4939715 History of Religions: Portrait of Pope Clement VII (Jules de Medicis, 1478-1534). Reproduction of a painting by Bronzino

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

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)

Le vieux Paris: Hotel (hostel) de Soissons in 1643 - engraving beginning 19th century
PCT4286161 Le vieux Paris: Hotel (hostel) de Soissons in 1643 - engraving beginning 19th century -; (add.info.: Le vieux Paris)

Balzac's Catherine de Medici (litho)
8652510 Balzac's Catherine de Medici (litho) by Bartholomew, John George (1860-1920) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Balzac's Catherine de Medici)

Portrait of Alexander de' Medici (Alessandro de' Medici). Fresco by Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), 1570
BEN5462297 Portrait of Alexander de' Medici (Alessandro de' Medici). Fresco by Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), 1570. Sala di Leone X, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Medal bearing the effigy of Alexander de' Medici (Alessandro de' Medici) Duke of Florence (1510-1537)
BEN5480383 Medal bearing the effigy of Alexander de' Medici (Alessandro de' Medici) Duke of Florence (1510-1537). Made by Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) 1531-1536 Diam

Presentation page of the manuscript containing the life and works of Plotinus (205-270 AD)
BEN5475176 Presentation page of the manuscript containing the life and works of Plotinus (205-270 AD) translated by the humanist Marsilio Ficino (Marsilio Ficin) the Florentine (1433-1499)

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The House of Medici: A Legacy of Power, Influence, and Art Step into the world of the House of Medici, a prominent Italian family that left an indelible mark on history. From their rise to power in Florence during the 15th century to their patronage of art and science, the Medicis were true Renaissance visionaries. One captivating portrait from this era is "Portrait of Maria de Medici" by Allori. The delicate brushstrokes capture her youthful beauty and hint at the opulence she would later experience as Queen Consort of France. Another masterpiece linked to the Medicis is "The Education of the Princess" by Rubens. This painting depicts Marie de Medici's upbringing, showcasing her refined education and cultural pursuits under her influential family's guidance. Visiting Italy's Florence reveals one of the most significant legacies left behind by this dynasty -the Medici Chapel. Here lies Lorenzo de Medici, whose grave memorial stands as a testament to his immense impact on politics and arts during his reign. Science also thrived under their patronage; an intriguing artifact from this period is the Accademia del Cimento's Thermometer. With its clusters containing liquids with glass beads varying in density, it showcases scientific curiosity that flourished within these walls. Catherine de Medici was not only known for her political prowess but also for her association with renowned astrologer Nostradamus. Their alliance can be seen in a captivating portrait where Nostradamus' enigmatic gaze meets Catherine's regal presence. Samuel Morland contributed to technological advancements favored by the Medicis with his mechanical calculator made from brassware and silver. This invention showcased their support for innovation even beyond traditional artistic endeavors. Cosimo I de Medici stands tall in marble sculpture as a symbol of power during the 16th century. His strong features reflect his ability to navigate complex political landscapes while leaving a lasting impact on the city he ruled.