First Wednesday Art Talk – Art & War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries
1400 5th Avenue
On February 24, 1525, a decisive moment in European history took place around the town of Pavia, outside of Milan: the imperial army of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V defeated the forces led by King Francis I, ending three years of war and stopping French encroachment into Italian territories. The seven monumental Battle of Pavia tapestries celebrate this historic victory and will immerse viewers in the world of Renaissance politics, art, and fashion. The FAMSF docent will share how, during the Renaissance, tapestries were the art form of kings and popes, prized as lavish displays of wealth and power, woven on a grand scale by vast workshops, using precious materials, and costing exponentially more than paintings. The de Young Museum will serve as the sole West Coast venue for the spectacular Battle of Pavia tapestry exhibition, on loan from the Capodimonte Museum in Naples, Italy.
FAMSF Docent: Gretchen Turner
This exhibit will be at the De Young through January12,2025.
First Wednesday Art Talks are provided by the Friends of the San Rafael Libraries
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