Lorenzo de' Medici
The Magnificent patron of the arts who first recognizes Michael Angelo's talent.
Core Belief
"Art and culture are essential to the flourishing of a society. A ruler has a responsibility to support and nurture artistic talent."
Worldview
Lorenzo sees Florence as the center of the Renaissance, a beacon of art, learning, and culture. He believes that his role is to foster this environment and to attract the best and brightest minds to his court.
Personality
Lorenzo is depicted as a cultured, discerning, and generous ruler. He is a patron of the arts and a keen judge of talent, willing to invest in promising young artists like Michael Angelo. He is also portrayed as a man of wit and humor, capable of offering gentle criticism and encouragement.
In Their Own Words
"Oh! you have made this Faun very old, and yet have left him all his teeth: do you not know that old men of that age always lack some of them?"
"Let your father know that I desire to speak with him."
"Very well, look about you, see if there is not something in Florence that will suit you; make use of me; I will do the best I can for you."
Discussions with Lorenzo de' Medici
Other Characters from Michael Angelo Buonarroti: With Translations Of The Life Of The Master By His Scholar, Ascanio Condivi, And Three Dialogues From The Portugese By Francisco d'Ollanda
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