Medici
Medici is the Italian name for the powerful and influential family in Florence during the Renaissance.
Did you know?
- The name Medici is the plural of medico, meaning 'doctor'. The family's ancestor was a physician, which gave the dynasty its name.
- The family name Medici influenced the creation of the 'Medici Bank', which pioneered the use of double-entry bookkeeping that modern accountants still use today.
- While the family name is Medici, the specific phrase de' Medici used in historical contexts is a contraction of dei Medici, meaning 'of the Medici'.
Examples in context
- La famiglia Medici governava Firenze nel Rinascimento.The Medici family ruled Florence during the Renaissance.
- Le opere d'arte commissionate dai Medici sono rinomate in tutto il mondo.The art commissioned by the Medici is renowned worldwide.
- Hai mai visitato i palazzi dei Medici a Firenze?Have you ever visited the Medici palaces in Florence?
- Ho appena letto un libro sulla storia della famiglia Medici.I just read a book about the history of the Medici family.
- Quei quadri sono gli eredi delle grandi opere dei Medici.Those paintings are the heirs of the great works of the Medici.
- I Medici hanno dominato Firenze.The Medici dominated Florence.
- Molti artisti lavoravano per i Medici.Many artists worked for the Medici.
- L'influenza dei Medici era enorme.The influence of the Medici was enormous.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are visiting a museum in Florence.
- GiuliaGuarda questo ritratto dei Medici.Look at this portrait of the Medici.
- LorenzoSì, erano molto influenti all'epoca.Yes, they were very influential at the time.
- GiuliaHanno finanziato molti grandi artisti.They funded many great artists.
- LorenzoÈ per questo che Firenze è così bella.That is why Florence is so beautiful.
