Cosimo De' Medici And The Florentine Renaissance

Cosimo de' Medici (1389-1464), the fabulously wealthy banker who became the leading citizen of Florence in the 15th century, spent lavishly as the city's most important patron of art and literature. This is the first comprehensive examination of the whole body of works of art and architecture commissioned by Cosimo and his sons. 148 b&w, 40 color illustrations.