![Giovanni de' Medici delle Bande Nere, 1498-1526, Celebrated Condottiere and Father of Cosimo I [obverse] by Francesco da Sangallo](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzlkMWZjZGFmLTQ3YTctNDM2OC05OWFmLTgzNGU2ODJhNDY1ZC85ZDFmY2RhZi00N2E3LTQzNjgtOTlhZi04MzRlNjgyYTQ2NWRfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Giovanni de' Medici delle Bande Nere, 1498-1526, Celebrated Condottiere and Father of Cosimo I [obverse] c. 1522
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This bronze medal, created by Francesco da Sangallo, depicts Giovanni de' Medici delle Bande Nere, a celebrated condottiero and father of Cosimo I. The medal, dated around 1522, showcases a profile portrait of Giovanni in detailed armor. The inscription "IOANNES MEDICIS DVX" surrounds the image, identifying the subject. The medal's realistic and refined style reflects the artistic trends of the Italian Renaissance, making it a significant example of Renaissance medallic art and a valuable historical artifact.
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