'Pazzi Conspiracy Medal' (c. 1478–1480) by Bertoldo di Giovanni

Name: 'Pazzi Conspiracy Medal' (c. 1478–1480) by Bertoldo di Giovanni
Uploaded: 2025-12-08T05:39:09.700Z
Duration: 25 min 51 s
Channel: Renaissance Art (c.1350–1620)
Description: Join Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon as he discusses the Pazzi Conspiracy, an attack on Lorenzo de' Medici and his brother, Giuliano, in the cathedral of Florence on April 26, 1478. This important event in Florentine history was commemorated in a convention-busting medal by Bertoldo di Giovanni, a “familiare” (favorite) of the Medici household.

Renaissance Art (c.1350–1620)

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Join Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon as he discusses the Pazzi Conspiracy, an attack on Lorenzo de' Medici and his brother, Giuliano, in the cathedral of Florence on April 26, 1478. This important event in Florentine history was commemorated in a convention-busting medal by Bertoldo di Giovanni, a “familiare” (favorite) of the Medici household.