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Cosimo I De Medici Collection

Cosimo I de Medici, a prominent figure in Renaissance Florence, was known for his military prowess and patronage of the arts

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Equestrian portrait of Leopoldo de Medici (1617-1675) as Baby, c. 1617

Equestrian portrait of Leopoldo de Medici (1617-1675) as Baby, c. 1617. Creator: Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1627)
Equestrian portrait of Leopoldo de Medici (1617-1675) as Baby, c. 1617. Private Collection

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1925. House Architecture: Niccolo` Tribolo (also known as Niccolo` di Raffaello or Niccolo` di Pericoli)

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Villa Reale di Castello, Castello, Tuscany, Italy, 1923. House architecture: Niccolo` Tribolo (also known as Niccolo` di Raffaello or Niccolo` di Pericoli)

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Cosimo I, 1666; published 1761. Creator: Adriaen Haelwegh

Cosimo I, 1666; published 1761. Creator: Adriaen Haelwegh
Cosimo I, 1666; published 1761

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Study for Cosimo I Reorganizing the Tuscan Troops, 1589. Creator: Ludovico Buti

Study for Cosimo I Reorganizing the Tuscan Troops, 1589. Creator: Ludovico Buti
Study for Cosimo I Reorganizing the Tuscan Troops, 1589

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait of Maria de Medici (1540?1557), ca 1555. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)

Portrait of Maria de Medici (1540?1557), ca 1555. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)
Portrait of Maria de Medici (1540?1557), ca 1555. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici, 1610-50. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman

Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici, 1610-50. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici, 1610-50

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Audience given by Pope Pius V to Cosimo I, Duke of Tuscany, 1575-99

Audience given by Pope Pius V to Cosimo I, Duke of Tuscany, 1575-99

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Medal depicting Cosimo il Grande: recto

Medal depicting Cosimo il Grande: recto
3567563 Medal depicting Cosimo il Grande: recto by Di Giovanni, Bertoldo (c.1420-91); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Bertoldo di Giovanni Date of Artwork)

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Cameo with portraits of Cosimo I, Eleonora of Toledo and their sons, 1557-62 (onyx)

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

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany Surrounded by his Artists. ca. 1556-62. Creator: Unknown

Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany Surrounded by his Artists. ca. 1556-62. Creator: Unknown
Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany Surrounded by his Artists. ca. 1556-62

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574). Creator: Workshop of Bronzino (Italian, Monticelli

Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574). Creator: Workshop of Bronzino (Italian, Monticelli
Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574)

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Statue of Cosimo de Medici, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

Statue of Cosimo de Medici, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. A member of the Medici political dynasty that ruled Florence during much of the Renaissance period

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo (1522-1562), wife of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici

Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo (1522-1562), wife of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo (1522?1562), c. 1560. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)

Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo (1522?1562), c. 1560. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)
Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo (1522?1562), c. 1560. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Garzia de? Medici. Artist: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)

Garzia de? Medici. Artist: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)
Garzia de? Medici. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait of Bia de Medici, 1542. Artist: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)

Portrait of Bia de Medici, 1542. Artist: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)
Portrait of Bia de Medici, 1542. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574), 1555-1562. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574), 1555-1562. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574), 1555-1562. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Giovanni and Garzia de Medici, 1556-1558. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Giovanni and Garzia de Medici, 1556-1558. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Giovanni and Garzia de Medici, 1556-1558. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Apotheosis of Cosimo I de Medici, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Apotheosis of Cosimo I de Medici, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Apotheosis of Cosimo I de Medici, 1563-1565. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Cosimo I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1544 (1894). Artist: Niccolo dalla Casa

Cosimo I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1544 (1894). Artist: Niccolo dalla Casa
Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574), Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1544 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: The Palazzo Vecchio from the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel

The Palazzo Vecchio from the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
The Palazzo Vecchio from the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy, 1927. One of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel

Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy, 1927. The Palazzo Vecchio was built by Arnolfo di Cambio between 1299 and 1314

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel

Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy, 1927. One of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world, the Uffizi Gallery is housed in the Palazzo degli Uffizi (Uffizi Palace)

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Eleonora di Toledo, c1559. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino

Eleonora di Toledo, c1559. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
Eleonora di Toledo, c1559. Eleonora of Toledo (1522-1562) Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Wife of Cosimo Dei Medici, First Grand Duke. Painting held in The Wallace Collection, London

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait of Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574) in armour, ca 1545

Portrait of Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I de Medici (1519-1574) in armour, ca 1545. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo with her son Giovanni, ca 1545. Artist: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)

Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo with her son Giovanni, ca 1545. Artist: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)
Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo with her son Giovanni, ca 1545. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Portrait Cosimo I de Medici Portraits De Medici

Portrait Cosimo I de Medici Portraits De Medici
Portrait of Cosimo I de Medici Portraits of the De Medici (series title), Half-length portrait of Cosimo I de Medici, Tuscanys first grand duke, in an oval surrounded with a laurel wreath

Background imageCosimo I De Medici Collection: Statue of Cosimo I de Medici, Piazza della Signoria, Florence (Firenze)

Statue of Cosimo I de Medici, Piazza della Signoria, Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe


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Cosimo I de Medici, a prominent figure in Renaissance Florence, was known for his military prowess and patronage of the arts. In this captivating portrait by Giorgio Vasari, Cosimo is depicted studying the taking of Siena from 1563 to 1565. His intense gaze reflects his strategic mind and determination. Another striking image of Cosimo I comes to us through Lucas Vorsterman's brushstrokes. This portrait captures the grandeur and regality of the Duke of Tuscany, showcasing his power and influence during the period between 1610 and 1650. Pope Pius V recognized Cosimo's significance by granting him an audience in this historical painting. The meeting symbolizes their mutual respect and highlights Cosimo's role as a key political figure in Italy during his reign from 1575 to 1599. A medal featuring "Cosimo il Grande" showcases how he was revered even after his death. The recto side displays his noble profile, immortalizing him as a great ruler who left an indelible mark on history. In another artistic representation titled "Cosimo I de Medici presented to Apollo, " we witness Gloria and Virtues introducing him to Apollo himself. This allegorical scene signifies Cosimo's achievements as a leader who brought glory not only to himself but also to Florence. Clad in armor, this portrait reveals yet another facet of Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici's persona – that of a warrior-king who protected Tuscany with unwavering strength throughout his life. An exquisite cameo crafted between 1557-62 portrays not only Cosimo but also Eleonora of Toledo alongside their sons. This intricate piece serves as a testament to their familial bond amidst their influential roles within society. The support for art extended beyond mere portraits; it encompassed fostering creativity among artists themselves.