Iron & Honor: The Art of Knighthood

The medieval knight in armor is one of the most popular figures in the collective imagination. This exhibition brings these legendary figures to life through an exceptional selection of objects from the collection of European weaponry and armor from the Stibbert Museum in Florence, Italy. From battlefields to royal courts, explore the various aspects of the knights’ life including their code of honor, their equipment, their role in military actions and their role in the societies of the Middle Ages. This exhibition provides a rare opportunity for Spokane to get a closer look at the masterpieces of complete suits of armor, helmets, swords, and shields that highlight the incredible craftsmanship of the era’s artisans.

Exhibition organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Italy in collaboration with the Museo Stibbert, Florence, Italy.

As mentioned briefly in the previous post, Nancy and I visited the Spokane MAC to take in their exhibit on medieval armor from the Stibbert Museum in Florence.

Following is a brief photo tour of some of the items on exhibit from the Stibbert Museum.  Note the intricate engravings and craftsmanship on the armor and especially the helmets.  Besides suits of armor for mounted knights, the exhibit included two examples of pikemen's armor.  Most of the armor originated in Italy and Germany.

As Chris asked in the previous post's comments if seeing this exhibit makes me want to get the Italian Wars collection back out onto the gaming table.  Yes, this does stir emotions of developing a scenario and bringing the Italian Wars collection back to the gaming table.  When will I actually jump into action?  Who knows?  I have a number of battles I want to bring to the table first.