On Thursday evening at Quay Arts Centre in Newport, Vectis Decorative & Fine Arts Society present their next lecture, Henry VIII and the Field of Cloth of Gold by Dr Gillian White.
In June 1520 the king of France and the king of England met in a field outside Calais to celebrate peace.
The celebrations that accompanied this meeting have become known as The Field of Cloth of Gold because of their extravagance and luxury, a magnificence captured in the famous painting at Hampton Court.
Textiles, armour, goldsmiths’ work, painting and even a dazzling temporary palace were all called upon to impress the watching world.
The diplomatic negotiations were ultimately worthless but for Henry VIII and François I it was a chance to compete for honour and glory. This lecture explores the history and especially the artistry of this magnificent yet futile event.
Where, when and how much
The talk takes place at Quay Arts Centre in Newport on Thursday 16th April..
Doors open at 7.15pm. Tea, coffee and bar are available before the lectures which begin at 8.00pm.
We ask you to be seated by 7.55pm. They finish at approximately 9.15-9-30pm
Guests are welcome at a cost of £7 and £2 for students.
