Giovanni De Medici 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 (1475-1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, c1830

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

Tomb of Piero and Giovanni de Medici, c. 1472
3508274 Tomb of Piero and Giovanni de Medici, c.1472 by Verrocchio, Andrea del (1435-88); (add.info.: Italia, Toscana, Firenze, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Sagrestia Vecchia)

Giovanni de Medici also known as Bande Nere
LLM461664 Giovanni de Medici also known as Bande Nere by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni de Medici also known as Bande Nere)

Cameo of Pope Leo X (1475-1521)
BAT219561 Cameo of Pope Leo X (1475-1521) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

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)

The pleasure garden and Pavilion of Pope Pius IV (1499-1565) at the Vatican Palace
STC172931 The pleasure garden and Pavilion of Pope Pius IV (1499-1565) at the Vatican Palace, from Il Nuovo Teatro della Fabriche et Edifici in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna

Portrait of Giovanni de Medici as a child, c. 1545 (tempera on panel)
885043 Portrait of Giovanni de Medici as a child, c.1545 (tempera on panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); 58x45 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

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

Kings and noblemen playing cards, 15th century, (1849). Creator: E Hauger
Kings and noblemen playing cards, 15th century, (1849). Le revers du Jeu des Suisses, (The other side of the Swiss game, or the Card Game of the Kings and the Pope)

Leo X, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Leo X, (1933). Portrait of Pope Leo X (1475-1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, after a painting made c1517 by Raphael

The election of Giovanni de Medici to papacy, 1555-1562. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The election of Giovanni de Medici to papacy, 1555-1562. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

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

Papst Leo X. 1475-1521, 1934. Pope Leo X (1475-1521), Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII; 1478-1534) and Cardinal de Rossi. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte

Pope Leo X (1475-1521), 16th century (1849). Leo was pope from 1513 until his death in 1521. A 19th century version of an original 16th century illustration found in the collection of

Pope Leo X, Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII) and Cardinal de Rossi, 1882
Pope Leo X (1475-1521), Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII; 1478-1534) and Cardinal de Rossi, 1882. Original held by the Pitti Palace

Pope Leo X excommunicating Martin Luther as a heretic, Rome, 1521 (1909). Engraving taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)

Renaissance Art in Italy: Raphael, (c1900). Raphael Sanzio (1483-1520) working on his portrait of Pope Leo X and Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Rossi. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

ES Willard in The Cardinal, c1902. Actor ES Willard (1853-1915) as Giovanni de Medici in Louis N Parkers production

Title page of Leo Xs Papal Bull, 1520. The Papal Bull excommunicated the German Protestant reformer Martin Luther

Portrait Giovanni de Medici Portraits De Medici family
Portrait of Giovanni de Medici Portraits of the De Medici family (series title), Half-length portrait to the right of Giovanni de Medici, son of Cosimo I, holding his cardinals hat in his hand

Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-21), named Giovanni de Medici
Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-1521), named Giovanni de Medici. Son of Lorenzo de Medici, the Magnificent. Engraving

Portrait of Leo X (oil on canvas)
XCF282066 Portrait of Leo X (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo X (1475-1521); ); Italian, out of copyright

Cavalry skirmish, the siege of a fortress, series of prints by the history of Giovanni de Medici, called dalle Bande Nere, print maker: Hendrick Goltzius (mentioned on object)

Giovanni de Medici and King Francis I, print maker: Hendrick Goltzius attributed to, Jan van der Straet, Philips Galle, 1576 - 1580 and/or 1583

The death of Giovanni de Medici, Hendrick Goltzius, Philips Galle, 1576-1580

Giovanni de Medici surrounded in Rome, Philips Galle, 1583

The Spanish army, Philips Galle, 1583

Pope Leo X (1475-1521) (engraving)
KW166420 Pope Leo X (1475-1521) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Italy, Florence, Pope Leo X (Giovanni de Medici) coming back to Florence after his election
Agnolo Bronzino (Agnolo Cosimo di Mariano, 1502-1572), Pope Leo X (Giovanni de Medici) Coming Back to Florence after his Election, 1513

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"Giovanni de Medici: A Renaissance Icon and Pope Leo X's Legacy" Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, famously known as Giovanni de Medici or Bande Nere, was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. Born around 1830, he would later leave an indelible mark on history. One of his notable achievements was his close association with Pope Leo X (1475-1521), who happened to be Giovanni's cousin. As a member of the influential Medici family, Giovanni played a significant role in supporting and advancing the papacy during this period. The Tomb of Piero and Giovanni de Medici, created around 1472, stands as a testament to their familial legacy. This magnificent structure showcases their importance within Florentine society and their contributions to art patronage. Not only did Giovanni excel politically but he also possessed military prowess. His nickname "Bande Nere" translates to "Black Bands, " referring to the elite mercenary troops under his command. These skilled soldiers were renowned for their discipline and effectiveness on the battlefield. In addition to his military endeavors, Giovanni had a keen interest in arts and culture. A cameo depicting Pope Leo X serves as evidence of his appreciation for fine craftsmanship and portraiture. A portrait from c. 1545 captures Giovanni's youthful innocence while showcasing him against an elaborate cartouche flanked by intricate details—a true reflection of Renaissance aesthetics at its finest. Giovanni's love for beauty extended beyond portraits; he appreciated ornate decorations like putti presenting cups full of gold or riding ostriches within garlands—an embodiment of opulence that characterized the era. Furthermore, Plate 24 from Guillielmus Becanuss' Serenissimi depicts Charles V being crowned Emperor by Pope Leo X himself—a momentous event highlighting both political power dynamics and religious authority during that time. As part of the illustrious Medici family, Giovanni de Medici left an enduring legacy.