This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator at the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, examining a foot combat armour created by the renowned Milanese armourer Nicolo Silva. The content is part of a series exploring objects related to King Henry VIII and King Francis I, particularly in the context of the 500th anniversary of the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The exhibition, originally planned in Leeds, was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to the creation of these virtual presentations. The video highlights the historical significance of the armour and its connection to a pivotal diplomatic event between England and France.
This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée, examining Henry VIII's royal buckler. This is part of a five-episode series exploring objects related to Henry VIII, Francis I, and the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The series was created due to the postponement of an exhibition at the Royal Armouries, which was planned to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the diplomatic summit between England and France in 1520. The content highlights historical arms and armor from both French and English collections, with a focus on the opulence and significance of the Field of the Cloth of Gold event.
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