The Medici family home in Florence was called [BLANK-1]. It…
The Medici family home in Florence was called [BLANK-1]. It was a massive structure with an expansive manicured garden. The interior of their home reflected their status as both the wealthiest family in Florence (and Europe itself) and as the Italian Renaissance’s chief patrons. The walls and ceilings were decked with art from the artists they patronized. Their art-adorned home emphasizes the point that in this era, centuries before the birth of the public museum, artwork was a status symbol of wealth and taste; it was generally located in private homes or public state buildings.
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