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CANCELED Art and War in the Renaissance

The Battle of Pavia Tapestries

Join us for an exclusive talk on Renaissance tapestries with a De Young Museum docent.

Step into the magnificent world of Renaissance art and history as we host a special presentation on "The Triumph of Charles V: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries." This extraordinary exhibition, currently at the De Young Museum, marks the first time these monumental tapestries have been displayed in the United States.

A De Young Museum docent, who will guide you through:

  • Seven enormous tapestries, each measuring an impressive 27 by 14 feet
  • The intricate storytelling and political propaganda woven into these masterpieces
  • The groundbreaking artistic techniques used by court artist Bernard van Orley
  • The fascinating connection between these tapestries and 16th-century arms and armor

Discover how these awe-inspiring works commemorate Holy Roman Emperor Charles V's victory over French King Francis I in 1525, bringing Renaissance politics, technology, and fashion to life on a grand scale.

Learn about the remarkable collaboration between artists and weavers, with each panel taking over a year to produce. This presentation offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Renaissance tapestries – one of the most prized art forms of the era.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk/Lecture | Performance & Arts |

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Belvedere Tiburon Library

Phone: (415) 789-2661

Hours
Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 9:00AM to 1:00PM
(Special hours Christmas Eve)
Wed, Dec 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Library was designed by the firm of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen. The architectural style is that of the 19th century railroad yard in Tiburon. 
 
The site is part of the landfill of the 1890s done to create the railroad yard. Windows frame views of the marsh lands and Old St. Hilary's Open Space preserve. 
 
The expanded library was designed by Brown Reynolds Watford Architecture and added approximately 9,000 square feet, bringing the total size of the library to about 19,500 square feet. 

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