Lorenzo de'medici, collector of antiquities: collector and antiquarian
Auteur :
Fusco, Laurie / Corti, Gino
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521452458
Date de publication :
10 avr. 2006
Dimensions :
28,8 x 22,5 x 3,3 cm
Poids :
1761 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Lorenzo de' Medici was a key figure in the creation of the Renaissance. His activities as a collector are documented in a group of 173 letters, previously unknown and published here for the first time. In addition to sculpture, Lorenzo collected small objects: coins, hardstone vases, and gems.