This event is in the past.It took place on May 4, 2026 at Dauphin's Kitchen Garden.


Ever wonder why some paintings got massive gilded frames while others hang bare? Art historian Géraldine Bretault unpacks how frames became status symbols, from medieval altarpieces to modern museums. The lecture unfolds in a serene historic garden with chapel and sculptures to explore afterward.
art history lecture
gilded frames & altarpieces
expert-led talk
historic garden setting
Tips
🌿"serenity that reigns there" — lovely garden stroll after
🏛️chapel, fresco & sculptures on the grounds
👩🏫lecturer holds art history & museology degrees
Retables et cadres dorés : quel cadre pour les tableaux ?


Ever wonder why some paintings got massive gilded frames while others hang bare? Art historian Géraldine Bretault unpacks how frames became status symbols, from medieval altarpieces to modern museums. The lecture unfolds in a serene historic garden with chapel and sculptures to explore afterward.
art history lecture
gilded frames & altarpieces
expert-led talk
historic garden setting
Tips
🌿"serenity that reigns there" — lovely garden stroll after
🏛️chapel, fresco & sculptures on the grounds
👩🏫lecturer holds art history & museology degrees
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