Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries Events Year of Tuesday, March 25, 2025-Tuesday, March 24, 2026


27 Mar Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.  

29 Mar Sat / 2025

03 Apr Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.  

10 Apr Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.  

17 Apr Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.  

24 Apr Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.  

01 May Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.  

08 May Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.  

11 May Sun / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Lecture | Titian and Michelangelo: A Tale of Genius and Rivalry
    2 p.m.—3 p.m.

    In conjunction with the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, William E. Wallace discusses his new book, Titian and Michelangelo: A Tale of Genius and Rivalry

15 May Thu / 2025

  • Surrender of King François I, designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen

    Designed by Bernard van Orley, woven by Willem and Jan Dermoyen, Surrender of King François I, c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples. Image © Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

    Drop-in Tour | “Knights in Shining Armor”
    1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

    This tour highlights the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries, which offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and stunning ceremonial weapons from the 16th century.