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Medici, Lorenzo the Magnificient (1449-1492). Italian
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Medici, Lorenzo the Magnificient (1449-1492). Italian
Medici, Lorenzo the Magnificient (1449-1492). Italian patrician and humanist, ruler of Florence from 1469 to 1492. Lorenzo de Medici receiving gifts from his ambassadors. VASARI, Giorgio (1511-1574). Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Fresco. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace)
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1449 1469 1492 1511 1574 Ambassadors Banner Cinquecento Eumetazoa Fauna Florence Fresco Frescoes Gifts Giorgio Giraffe Humanist Lorenzo Medici Metazoa Paintings Palazzo Patrician Pictures Receiving Renaissance Ruler Times Tuscany Upright Vasari Vecchio Magnificient
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This stunning fresco by the renowned Renaissance artist Giorgio Vasari captures the majestic moment when Lorenzo de' Medici, the Italian patrician and humanist ruler of Florence from 1469 to 1492, receives gifts from his ambassadors. The scene, painted in the Cinquecento style and housed in the Old Palace of Florence, showcases the grandeur and power of the Medici family during the early modern era. The vertical composition of the painting draws the viewer's eye to the central figure of Lorenzo, who is depicted in an upright position, receiving the exotic gifts from his emissaries. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring the scene to life, with the fauna of the time, including a giraffe, adding to the sense of wonder and discovery. Lorenzo de' Medici was known for his patronage of the arts and sciences, and this painting is a testament to the cultural richness of the time. The Medici family's influence extended far beyond Florence, making this a significant moment in Western history and a must-see for any student of the early modern era.
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