Known as Lorenzo the Magnificent (il Magnifico) by his contemporary Florentines, he was a glittery individual who loved to enter tournaments, compose poetry and songs, play games, hunt, and indulge the Florentine love of practical jokes. Lorenzo had a very active life and was an avid patron of the arts. Unsigned ALS in Latin, 9 x 12, April 1. Unsigned letter written in de Medici’s hand. Loosely translated, in part, “Now that Lombardy has become part of horrible Florence as Lorenzo wished, he wants his correspondent to come and meet with him within the next two or three days, ‘for a private conversation.” de Medici has also inserted several lines of code into the letter, with the last paragraph “hoping to avoid every disgrace.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, previous storage folds. R&R COA.
