@historybylynny: The symbolism behind the portrait of Cosimo de Medici. The posthumous portrait of Cosimo was commissioned in 1519 by his Great Grandson, Pope Leo X, after the birth of Cosimo I de Medici. Cosimo I would go on to become the Grand Duke of Tuscany after the main line of the family was left without any legitimate heirs. #History #renaissancehistory #arthistory #TikTokLearningCampaign #medici