![Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574, Duke of Florence 1537 [obverse] by Domenico di Polo de' Vetri](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzA2NGQwNTJiLTNjN2YtNDQ4Yi1hMDFiLTIyOGIzZDMxYjM5OS8wNjRkMDUyYi0zYzdmLTQ0OGItYTAxYi0yMjhiM2QzMWIzOTlfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Cosimo I de' Medici, 1519-1574, Duke of Florence 1537 [obverse] 1537
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This bronze medal by Domenico di Polo de' Vetri, created in 1537, depicts Cosimo I de' Medici, Duke of Florence. The medal showcases a profile portrait of Cosimo, rendered with exquisite detail, and features his armor, as well as the inscription "COSIMVS MED. HERET. FLOR. DVX", which translates to "Cosimo de' Medici, Heir of Florence, Duke." This piece is a significant example of Renaissance portraiture and medallic art, reflecting the artistic and political climate of Florence during this period.
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