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Posted: July 18 2009 at 9:38am | IP Logged Quote JennGM

The National Gallery of Art has a wonderful exhibitionThe Art of Power: Royal Armour and Portraits from Imperial Spain until November 1, 2009.

"The exhibition includes several full suits of armor, helmets, shields, and equestrian armor—worn in battle but more often in Renaissance parades, pageants, and jousting tournaments."

And it is stunning. It includes several wall tapestries that are just breathtaking, and some armour for young princes.

There is also a roman suit of armour, the only known existing one of its kind from about 188 A.D. That is a really neat contrast to see the difference of shape and detail.

We just happened upon the exhibition yesterday after the Air and Space museum, and it was just delightful. Spaceships, airplanes, and knights' armour -- a delightful mix for our boys!

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