Spain's Renaissance armor, portraits on view in DC

Associated Press ^ | Jun 27, 2009 | Brett Zongker

[decimon]

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The exhibit includes several full suits of armor, helmets and shields, as well as armor built for horses. The pieces, worn by such figures as Emperor Charles V, Philip the Handsome and Philip II, were sometimes used in battle but mostly were created for parades and pageantry.

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[decimon]

Kid-ready armor ping.

[fso301]

Don’t ya know that stuff was fun to wear in Florida, Central America and equatorial South America.

[Julia H.]

I’m a Medieval/Renaissance dork. Looking at this stuff gives me goosebumps.

[decimon]

Don’t ya know that stuff was fun to wear in Florida, Central America and equatorial South America.

It will reflect the sun so you use less air conditioning and produce less CO2. Or is that the new cars in California? Nevermind.

[2banana]

To fight and kill muslims!

[decimon]

I’m a Medieval/Renaissance dork. Looking at this stuff gives me goosebumps.

Hie thee to the nunnery of D.C.

[decimon]

To fight and kill muslims!

I think these are all ceremonial armor for the royals to look grand in.

[EverOnward]

One of the benefits living in the DC Metro area is the National Gallery of Art.

[decimon]

One of the benefits living in the DC Metro area is the National Gallery of Art.

Is there a good time to go to avoid the crowds? Assuming there are crowds.

[SunkenCiv]

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[EverOnward]

Yes, first thing Saturday morning or Sunday morning. Get in early and you’ll find a nice parking space! The worker bees of Washington tend not to stir too early on weekends.

[decimon]

Ooh, nothin' sez "conquistador" like velvet tights. ;')

What about that strategic cutout at the front and bottom of the armor?

[decimon]

Thanks. Good info for the early birds.