Showing at The Eric Morecambe Centre…Renaissance Cassoni – wedding chests and the art of marriage in 15th century Florence
Lecturer: Anna Warrillow
This lecture explores the idea of marriage as the cornerstone of Florentine society – set to shore up dynastic and economic unions. We look at the exquisite furniture associated with the marriage ceremony. Wedding chests or Cassone – painted, gilded and carved chests for the purpose of containing the bride’s dowry. These magnificent chests, like the bride would have been paraded through the city streets for all to see – and only guess at the luxurious contents contained within!
Lectures start at 10:30 prompt, please arrive in good time from 10:00 to have a free tea or coffee and chat.
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