The portrait of cosimo i de' medici, grand duke of tuscany, is part of the so-called "serie aulica" (or "of the most serene princes"), a collection of portraits of the most important members of the house of medici. The work, commissioned by francesco i, cosimo's son, was delivered to the uffizi gallery before 16 july 1585. From this painting cigoli realized a portrait of cosimo at full lenght, prototype of all following portraits of medicean grand dukes in cerimonial robes. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1585. Dimensions: height: 140 cm (55.1 in); width: 116 cm (45.6 in). Medium: oil on panel. Depicted People: Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Collection: Uffizi Gallery. Naldini, Giovanni Battista - Official portrait of Cosimo I de' Medici as Grand Duke of Tuscany
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