The Renaissance Plutocracy of Cosimo de’ Medici: How He Used Patronage to His Advantage in 15th Century Florence

Authors

Victoria L. Schultz, State University of New York, Buffalo State UniversityFollow

Abstract

This paper provides a detailed account of Cosimo de' Medici's patronage practices and the impact they had on the political and cultural landscape of Renaissance Florence. Cosimo consolidated power and influence in Florence, positioning himself as the city's preeminent political and cultural figure. This paper will examine the ways Cosimo leveraged his wealth and connections to establish a Renaissance plutocracy in Florence with a focus on his use of patronage to gain and maintain power.

Recommended Citation

Schultz, Victoria L. (2023) "The Renaissance Plutocracy of Cosimo de’ Medici: How He Used Patronage to His Advantage in 15th Century Florence," The Exposition: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/exposition/vol7/iss1/1