Renaissance: Cosimo de Medici in Armour

 


    A piece of art from the renaissance that I liked was Cosimo I de’ Medici in armour, a portrait painted by Agnolo Bronzino. This art was painted in Florence in 1545, eight years after Cosimo I de' Medici became a duke.
    An art element that enhances the painting is the tone. The light tones highlight Cosimo I de' Medici's face, making it the primary focus of the art piece. It also, to a lesser extent, highlights his ornate armor. This displays his power and wealth, which come from his strong political influence and his ownership of the Medici bank.
    Another element would be the use of color. The darker colors, such as blue and black, create a calm feeling when looking at the art. This also makes Cosimo I de' Medici appear as a calm and dignified person, due to the atmosphere created by the dark colors. The light usage of red also once again draws attention to his armor.
    The use of texture makes the painting feel more lifelike. The smooth texture, along with the use of light tone, gives the armor the feeling of being metal. The soft feel of the skin has a lifelike quality. This shows his influence due to the lack of marks from harsh conditions. Finally, the slightly rougher feel of the curtains and stump gives a more appropriate feeling and keeps the curtain shifted to the background. 
    This piece of art overall is an amazing work. Though I personally would not want to own a copy due to a personal preference for more nature-oriented artworks, I still would find it interesting to see it in a bank.


Citations

“Cosimo I De' Medici in Armour, circa 1545 by Agnolo Bronzino.”, Circa 1545 by Agnolo Bronzino: | Art Gallery of NSW, https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/78.1996/#about. 

Prahl, Amanda. “How Cosimo De' Medici Made His Family the De Facto Rulers of Florence.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 22 Apr. 2019, https://www.thoughtco.com/cosimo-de-medici-biography-4685116#:~:text=Cosimo%20de%E2%80%99%20Medici%20%28April%2010%2C%201389%E2%80%93August%201%2C%201464%29,as%20the%20founder%20of%20the%20powerful%20Medici%20dynasty. 

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