Breadsplate Collection

Tournament in Castle Square, celebrated to commemorate the wedding of Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy with Christine Marie of France. Baroque art. Oil. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin

SISEBUTO, Flavio (6th centuryI). Visigothic king (612 - 621). Oil. SPAIN. CASTILE AND LEON. Segovia. Alcazar (castle)

Carolingian Empire (s. VIII). Duel Scene between two knights. Carolingian art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Biblioteca nazionale marciana (St. Marks Library)

Army of the Roman Empire. Officers in the review of the formed legions. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Codex Capodilista, 1443. Knight
CAPODILISTA, Giovanni Francesco (15th c. - 15th c.). Capodilista Codex. 1434. Carlotto Capodilista or Henricus Forzate dei Transelgaldi. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY

Convenevole da Prato (h. 1270-1338). Regia Carmina
Convenevole da Prato (h.1270-1338). Regia Carmina, s. XIV. Knight of the house of Anjou. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. National Library

Hundred Years War. Siege of Reims by King Edward III of England from December 1359 to January 1360. Engraving after the 15th century Chronicles (Chroniques) by Jean Froissart. Engraving

Tapestry of Pastrana. Afonso V of Portugal
Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th c. Disembarkation in Asilah of 1470. Detail of the King Afonso V of Portugal. Flemish art. Tapestry. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. GUADALAJARA. Pastrana

Codex Capodilista, 1435. Knight
CAPODILISTA, Giovanni Francesco (15th c. - 15th c.). Capodilista Codex. 1434. Knight holding a standard. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. VENETO. Padua

LUNA, Alvaro de (1390-1453). Spanish politician, Constable of Castile. Engraving for L. Noseret. Engraving

Fouquet, Jean (1420-1481). Grandes Chroniques de France (Great Chronicles of France). 1455-1460. Wars of Charlemagne. Edition of Antoine V鲡 rd, 1493. Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Fouquet, Jean (1420-1481). Two knights fighting. Illustration from The Great Chronicles of France (XIV). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

SOTO, Hernando de (1499-1542). Spanish explorer and conquistador. Engraving

Scene of a tournament. 17th century. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Full armour. Made in Milan between 1570-1580. Metals

Hundred Years War. Breton War of Succession (1341-1364). Battle of Auray of September 29, 1364. Anglo Breton Victory of John V de Montfort over the Franco-Breton side of Charles de Blois

Procession of the Holy League against Henry IV. Wars of Religion, France, 16th c. Engraving

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Conquest of Santo Domingo, 1501. Engraving

Ceramics, black figures. Fight between Achilles and Penthesilea, the queen of the Amazons. Classical Greek art. Ceramics

Imperial Rome. 1st c. Legions assaulting a city. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

ALMAGRO, Diego de (1475-1538). Spanish conquistador in Peru. Oil

Santa Cruz, Alvaro de Bazan, Marques de (1526-1588). Spanish sailor. Oil on canvas

CLISSON, Olivier de (1336-1407). French constable. Engraving

Helmet with visor. It belonged to Charles V. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Royal Palace

Juan de Austria, Don (1545-1578). Spanish prince, natural son of Charles V and Barbara Blomberg. Portrait after the statue erected in Messina in 1572. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza

MALTA. Valletta. Grand Masters Palace

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"Breadsplate: A Culinary Delight Celebrated to Commemorate Historical Moments" In the heart of Castle Square, a grand tournament unfolds, where knights clad in shining armor engage in fierce battles. This spectacle pays homage to Sisebuto, the Visigothic king from the 6th century whose valor and leadership are revered even today. Traveling back in time to the Carolingian Empire of the 8th century, we witness a captivating duel scene between two skilled warriors. The clash of swords echoes through history, reminding us of their unwavering courage and chivalry. As we delve deeper into ancient times, we find ourselves amidst an army review during the Roman Empire era. Officers stand tall and proud as they prepare for battle, displaying discipline and strength that would shape empires. Turning our attention to artistry, Codex Capodilista from 1443 showcases a knight adorned with intricate armor on his noble steed. This masterpiece by an unknown artist captures both grace and power within its pages. Regia Carmina by Convenevole da Prato (h. 1270-1338) transports us to medieval Europe during a tumultuous period known as the Hundred Years War. Here at Reims' siege led by King Edward himself, bravery is etched into every stitch of this tapestry's fabric. Portugal's rich history comes alive through Tapestry of Pastrana depicting Afonso V's reign. This vibrant artwork tells tales of conquests and triumphs that shaped nations under his rule. Alvaro de Luna (1390-1453), a prominent Spanish politician immortalized in history books for his influential role during this era leaves behind an indelible mark on society - just like breadsplate does on our palates. Grandes Chroniques de Jean Fouquet (1420-1481) unveils another chapter filled with adventure as two knights engage in a fierce battle.