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Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). 1517-1519...The Loggie were started in the summer of 1517 and are stated as being completed on 4th May, 1519

Pope Leo X (1475-1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, c1830

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

The Three Ages of Humans. Creator: Dosso Dossi
The Three Ages of Humans

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 Art and the Science hunted on Mount Parnassus

Circe and Her Lovers in a Landscape, c1525. Artist: Dosso Dossi
Circe and Her Lovers in a Landscape, c1525. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

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

Portrait of a Woman, 1485-1547, (1930). Artist: Giovanni Cariani
Portrait of a Woman, 1485-1547, (1930). Illustration from Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, (London 1930)

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

Josselin chateau, France, 1898. Artist: Dosso Dossi
Josselin chateau, France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

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

Landscape with Scenes from Lives of the Saints, c1530. Artist: Circle of Dosso Dossi
Landscape with Scenes from Lives of the Saints, c1530. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Conjurers, 16th century. Artist: Dosso Dossi
Conjurers, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Noli Me Tangere, early 16th century. Artist: Dosso Dossi
Noli Me Tangere, early 16th century. Christ appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden after rising from the tomb on the third day, Sunday, showing her the wounds made by the nails

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

Giovanni de Medici beats opponent cavalry battle History
Giovanni de Medici beats his opponent in a cavalry battle History of Giovanni de Medici (called dalle Bande Nere ) (series title), Giovanni de Medici has just launched opponent knocked off his horse

Portrait Giovanni de Medici facing right within
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"Giovanni de Medici: A Renaissance Patron of Art and Power" Step into the world of Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, better known as Pope Leo X, and discover his profound influence on art and politics during the Italian Renaissance. From the mesmerizing grotesque paintings adorning the Vatican loggias in Rome to his own captivating portrait within an elaborate cartouche, Giovanni de Medici's legacy is one of opulence and grandeur. Born in 1475, this enigmatic figure rose to power as Pope Leo X in the early 16th century. His reign marked a golden age for artistic patronage, with renowned artists such as Dosso Dossi capturing his likeness in exquisite detail. The portrait reveals a man of authority and intellect, facing right with an air of confidence that befits a pope. But it was not just portraiture that fascinated Giovanni; he had an eye for whimsical scenes too. In one painting, two putti present cups overflowing with gold to another putto disguised as the god of riches. This playful depiction encapsulates both his love for beauty and his appreciation for wealth. In another intriguing artwork, three putti stand before a large garland while one rides atop an ostrich—an unexpected sight indeed. Meanwhile, a mischievous monkey holds onto a bound putto standing on yet another garland adorned with winged creatures. These fantastical compositions speak volumes about Giovanni's penchant for imaginative storytelling through art. Giovanni's influence extended beyond aesthetics; he played a pivotal role in political affairs as well. Plate 24 from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi depicts Charles V being crowned Emperor by none other than Pope Leo X himself—a testament to their close alliance and shared ambitions. Furthermore, Kings and noblemen playing cards became subjects of fascination during this era—depicted vividly in E Hauger's artwork from 1849.