Portrait of Cosimo I de' Medici 1545

Agnolo Bronzino's *Portrait of Cosimo I de' Medici*, painted in 1545, is a prime example of the High Renaissance style in Florence. It depicts Cosimo I, the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, in a commanding pose adorned in lavish armor, highlighting his power and authority. The meticulous detail, particularly in the rendering of the armor, showcases Bronzino's masterful technique and the influence of the classical tradition. This portrait is now housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, and is considered a key work in the history of portraiture.