Medici Armorial 1643 - 1644

Lorenzo Lippi's "Medici Armorial" (1643-1644), housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a large tapestry displaying the Medici family's coat of arms. The central shield features a stylized globe, surrounded by six red balls. Two cherubs hold a crown above the shield, a reference to the Medici family's wealth and power. The tapestry's elaborate frame, crafted in gold and white, is adorned with shells, ribbons, and other ornate motifs, reflecting the grandeur and opulence associated with the Medici family during the Italian Renaissance.